Enrollment
531
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Streamwood, IL
Canton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Canton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171371001705
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Streamwood · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 531
- students enrolled
Canton Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canton Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Streamwood, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canton Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canton Middle School
Canton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Streamwood, Illinois, enrolling 531 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Illinois schools and 31% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 531 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (21%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 531 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Streamwood's middle schools, it stands alongside Tefft Middle School (606 students): Canton Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 12.6:1).
Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students) and Elgin High School (2,576 students) alongside Canton Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canton Middle School compares
Canton Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,947
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 531 Top 26% in Illinois - larger than 74% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171371001705
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.2%
White 20.9%
Asian 7.9%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Canton Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 531:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.7%
In-school suspensions 45
Out-of-school suspensions 43
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd U-46, which includes Canton Middle School.
$17,947
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 48.7%
Federal 7.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Canton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Streamwood
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Canton Middle School
How many students attend Canton Middle School?
Canton Middle School has 531 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Streamwood, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Canton Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment, in Streamwood, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton Middle School?
Canton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canton Middle School rank among public schools in Streamwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Canton Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Streamwood, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Streamwood on the city page.
Is Canton Middle School a good school?
Canton Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sd U-46?
Besides Canton Middle School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.