CANTON EL

CANTON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CANTON ISD school district, located in CANTON, TX with about 548 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 30 teachers, CANTON EL 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.

CANTON ELementary School, located at 1163 S. Buffalo St. in Canton, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Canton Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. As part of a close-knit community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, parents, and students to ensure that each child has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed during their formative years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, CANTON ELementary is deeply integrated into the culture of the broader Canton community. The school environment typically prioritizes character building and school spirit, often participating in district-wide initiatives that prepare students for their transition to the intermediate and middle school levels. With its commitment to providing a balanced education, the school strives to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop foundational learning habits, and prepare for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact CANTON EL at (903) 567-6521 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1163 S BUFFALO ST
CANTON, TX 75103-2303
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CANTON EL is a public Title I school in CANTON, TX with about 548 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CANTON ISD
Total Students:
548
Teachers:
30.89
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 548 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CANTON EL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
79.4%
Hispanic/Latino
13.1%
Two or more races
4.0%
Black or African American
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5%
Asian
0.4%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.