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Canton Elementary School

Highway 58 South
Canton, OK 73724
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Canton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Canton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Canton Elementary School's student population of 215 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
It's A Great Day to Be A Tiger!!

School Rankings

Canton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canton Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#1416 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
25%
10-14%
27%
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
14%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
69%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canton Elementary School's ranking?
Canton Elementary School is ranked #1416 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Canton Elementary School often compared to?
Canton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watonga Elementary School, Okeene Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Canton Elementary School?
215 students attend Canton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Canton Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canton Elementary School?
Canton Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Canton Elementary School offer ?
Canton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canton Elementary School part of?
Canton Elementary School is part of Canton School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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