Enrollment
408
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, NY
F S Banford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for F S Banford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360647000427
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
F S Banford Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
F S Banford Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, F S Banford Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Canton, NY.
School address
District: Canton Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360647000427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How F S Banford Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at F S Banford Elementary School
F S Banford Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Canton, New York, enrolling 408 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 87% of New York schools and 28% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 915 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #610.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Canton Central School District also operates H C Williams Senior High School (332 students) and J M Mckenney Middle School (301 students) alongside F S Banford Elementary 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 F S Banford Elementary School compares
F S Banford Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,535
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, F S Banford Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton Central School District, which includes F S Banford Elementary School.
$25,535
Per student
-3%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 58.0%
Federal 12.5%
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 F S Banford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| H C Williams Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J M Mckenney Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to F S Banford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about F S Banford Elementary School
How many students attend F S Banford Elementary School?
F S Banford Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F S Banford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at F S Banford Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at F S Banford Elementary School?
39.2% of students at F S Banford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of F S Banford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at F S Banford Elementary School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Canton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for F S Banford Elementary School?
F S Banford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 F S Banford Elementary School rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, F S Banford Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Canton, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Canton on the city page.
Is F S Banford Elementary School a good school?
F S Banford Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York 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 Canton Central School District?
Besides F S Banford Elementary School, Canton Central School District also operates H C Williams Senior High School (332 students) and J M Mckenney Middle School (301 students). See the Canton Central School District district page for the complete list.
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