Lawrence Elementary - 02

www.cantonsdk12.org

388 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lawrence Elementary, located at 724 N Sanborn in Canton, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational institution within the Canton School District. As a key component of the local K-12 system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while striving to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages student growth, curiosity, and community engagement.

As part of the Canton School District, Lawrence Elementary benefits from the district's broader commitment to excellence in education and small-town values. The school leverages the resources of the district to provide students with a well-rounded curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and a dedicated teaching staff focused on student success. For parents and community members interested in specific school policies, calendars, or educational initiatives, the district’s official website at http://www.cantonsdk12.org serves as the primary hub for ongoing communication and administrative updates.

388

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawrence Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	6
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	6

White
367 (94.6 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.5 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
American Indian
6 (1.5 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Canton School District 41-1
Phone:	(605)764-2579
Website:	http://www.cantonsdk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 55