How do these schools compare?
| Metric | F S Banford Elementary School | Lawrence Avenue Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Canton, NY | Potsdam, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 408 | 526 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.9% | 26.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | F S Banford Elementary School | Lawrence Avenue Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,511 | $25,097 |
| District | Canton Central School District | Potsdam Central School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | F S Banford Elementary School | Lawrence Avenue Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 85.2% |
| African American | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 4.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | F S Banford Elementary School | Lawrence Avenue Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 382:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.0% | 25.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | - |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.