REUBEN B. MYERS CANTON SCHOOL OF AR
REUBEN B. MYERS CANTON SCHOOL OF AR is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Canton Public Schools school district, located in Canton, MS with about 462 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, REUBEN B. MYERS CANTON SCHOOL OF AR has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The REUBEN B. MYERS CANTON SCHOOL OF ARts and Sciences, located in Canton, Mississippi, serves as a specialized magnet school within the Canton Public School District. The institution is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic environment that integrates a traditional curriculum with an intensive focus on the arts and sciences. By emphasizing hands-on learning, critical thinking, and creative expression, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for success in higher education and future professional endeavors.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the local Canton community, striving to provide its diverse student body with equitable opportunities for growth and achievement. As a central component of the district’s efforts to foster excellence in specialized education, the school utilizes its facilities and resources to encourage extracurricular involvement and artistic development. Through its commitment to high academic standards and innovative instruction, the REUBEN B. MYERS CANTON SCHOOL OF ARts and Sciences serves as a pivotal educational hub for students seeking a focused and enriched learning experience.
For more information, contact REUBEN B. MYERS CANTON SCHOOL OF AR at (601) 855-7819 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-7819
http://www.cantonschools.net
REUBEN B. MYERS CANTON SCHOOL OF AR is a public Title I school in Canton, MS with about 462 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Canton Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 462
- Teachers:
- 25.78
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 462 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending REUBEN B. MYERS CANTON SCHOOL OF AR is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.6%
- White
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.