- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
F S Banford Elementary School shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 360647000427 · Canton, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 15.1:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: H C Williams Senior High School (332 students)
F S Banford Elementary School shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
F S Banford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
F S Banford Elementary School
408 students
- H C Williams S
H C Williams Senior High School
332 students
- J M Mckenney M
J M Mckenney Middle School
301 students
What this shows F S Banford Elementary School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How F S Banford Elementary School compares
F S Banford Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$27,511
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Canton Central School District reports $27,511 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), down 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.