Best Public Schools in Cankton, LA

Summary:

Cankton, Louisiana is home to a single public elementary school, Cankton Elementary School, which serves grades PK-4 and has a total enrollment of 569 students. Despite being the sole school in the city, Cankton Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and the economic challenges faced by its community.

Academically, Cankton Elementary consistently outperforms the St. Landry Parish district and the state of Louisiana in LEAP Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency rates, with some grade levels and subject areas exceeding the state average by a significant margin. For example, the school's 4th grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 78% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 68% for the district and 65% for the state.

Cankton Elementary's student population is also noteworthy for its racial diversity, with a mix of White (36.2%), African American (43.76%), Hispanic (16.34%), and other minority students. However, the school also serves a relatively high percentage (72.93%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic need among the community. This information is crucial for understanding the school's context and the potential additional support and resources that may be needed to ensure student success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)			LEAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Cankton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	602 Main Street	Cankton	70584	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 668-4465	569	32	17.8	72.9%	206 (36.2%)	249 (43.8%)	93 (16.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.3%)	57.7	306^th of 675 public elementary schools	54.7%		42.5	443^rd of 730 public elementary schools	39.3%	137	57.0	78.0	66.0	66.0	65.0	65.0	$12,464

Cities Near Cankton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Sunset	2.17 mi	2	160^th
Grand Coteau	3.98 mi	1	174^th
Carencro	5.17 mi	2	187^th
Arnaudville	5.62 mi	2	129^th
Lafayette	6.5 mi	32	132^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.