Cankton Elementary School

Summary:

Cankton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cankton, Louisiana, serving 569 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the St. Landry Parish school district, which is ranked 47 out of 122 districts in the state.

Cankton Elementary has a diverse student population, with 36.2% White, 43.76% African American, and 16.34% Hispanic students. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates generally higher than the district and state averages, but a fluctuating statewide ranking between 306 and 501 out of 675-792 Louisiana elementary schools over the past 10 years. The school performs relatively well for African American and Hispanic students, but lower for White students and those with special education needs. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 51.64% in 2020-2021 to 72.93% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, such as L. Leo Judice Elementary and Mire Elementary, Cankton Elementary generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of academic proficiency, but has a lower statewide ranking. The school's declining ranking over the past 10 years, despite relatively strong proficiency rates, suggests it may be facing challenges in keeping pace with improvements at other schools across the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 602 Main Street
       Cankton, LA  70584


(337) 668-4465

District: St. Landry Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
306th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,464 Help


Students who attend Cankton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sunset Middle School
High:    Beau Chene High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  508

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.1%
White:
37.4%
Hispanic:
16.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.6% Help


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Compare Details Cankton Elementary School ranks better than 54.7% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 8th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the St. Landry Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cankton Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.1%), White (37.4%), Hispanic (16.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cankton Elementary School is 13.7. 10 elementary schools in the St. Landry Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cankton Elementary School is $12,464. 11 elementary schools in the St. Landry Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cankton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cankton Elementary School 306th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Cankton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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St. Landry Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Landry Parish 47th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cankton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cankton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 57.63 340th 725 53.1%
2008 62.05 314th 743 57.7%
2009 64.84 287th 738 61.1%
2010 47.90 432nd 736 41.3%
2011 44.23 470th 766 38.6%
2012 45.10 463rd 764 39.4%
2013 42.66 479th 772 38.0%
2014 40.47 501st 777 35.5%
2015 46.18 458th 792 42.2%
2016 40.61 484th 742 34.8%
2017 45.55 448th 739 39.4%
2018 43.56 396th 728 45.6%
2019 53.22 365th 731 50.1%
2021 47.16 394th 729 46.0%
2022 39.03 458th 727 37.0%
2023 42.53 443rd 730 39.3%
2024 57.68 306th 675 54.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cankton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.46 86th 333 74.2%
2021 39.91 187th 306 38.9%
2022 10.42 303rd 307 1.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cankton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.98 372nd 682 45.5%
2019 52.62 350th 697 49.8%
2021 48.61 380th 719 47.1%
2022 41.71 438th 724 39.5%
2023 42.17 435th 723 39.8%
2024 60.99 274th 674 59.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Cankton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.21 344th 684 49.7%
2021 50.30 369th 705 47.7%
2022 43.71 419th 701 40.2%
2023 45.46 413th 705 41.4%
2024 62.32 256th 635 59.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cankton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.34 194th 281 31.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Cankton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.33 359th 696 48.4%
2021 40.06 430th 704 38.9%
2022 37.82 453rd 712 36.4%
2023 40.16 442nd 713 38.0%
2024 52.48 332nd 651 49.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Cankton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.57 276th 547 49.5%
2019 51.69 272nd 559 51.3%
2021 55.56 223rd 564 60.5%
2022 39.84 350th 562 37.7%
2023 59.61 205th 570 64.0%
2024 61.82 171st 509 66.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cankton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.49 84th 168 50.0%
2019 96.27 2nd 190 98.9%
2021 64.66 66th 202 67.3%
2022 49.12 117th 220 46.8%
2023 33.80 170th 233 27.0%
2024 68.93 48th 189 74.6%
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Rank History for White students at Cankton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.86 269th 516 47.9%
2019 49.15 302nd 517 41.6%
2021 30.06 413th 522 20.9%
2022 20.58 460th 517 11.0%
2023 22.64 448th 518 13.5%
2024 40.91 298th 434 31.3%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Cankton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 210 210
1990 129 61 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1991 129 61 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1992 123 61 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1993 123 59 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1994 126 56 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1995 110 39 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1996 110 39 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1997 115 40 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1998 121 37 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1999 129 35 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 165
2000 137 30 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2001 131 35 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2002 126 36 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2003 126 36 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2004 119 28 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2005 154 38 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2006 211 53 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2007 230 74 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2008 226 75 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 244 65 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2010 254 227 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2011 295 216 1 15 0 0 0 0 527
2012 280 247 2 21 0 0 3 0 553
2013 285 263 1 34 0 0 5 0 588
2014 278 254 1 36 1 0 4 0 574
2015 269 263 1 37 1 0 2 0 573
2016 266 284 1 49 1 1 13 0 615
2017 240 289 2 42 2 1 11 0 587
2018 235 279 1 43 4 0 7 0 569
2019 238 226 0 42 2 0 12 0 520
2020 265 224 0 58 1 0 15 0 563
2021 210 226 1 65 1 0 14 0 517
2022 199 226 1 79 1 0 13 0 519
2023 206 249 1 93 1 0 19 0 569
2024 190 219 0 83 1 0 15 0 508

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cankton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 210 12.0 17.5 49
1990 190 11.0 17.2 50
1991 190 12.0 15.8 50.5
1992 184 12.0 15.3 57.1
1993 182 11.0 16.5 54.9
1994 182 11.0 16.5 57.7
1995 149 10.0 14.9 57.7
1996 149 10.0 14.9 57.7
1997 155 10.0 15.5 54.8
1998 158 10.0 15.8 48.1
1999 165 9.0 18.3 66.7
2000 167 8.9 18.8 65.9
2001 166 10.0 16.6 63.9
2002 162 11.0 14.7 59.3
2003 162 11.0 14.7 59.3
2004 147 10.4 14.1 53.7
2005 193 11.4 16.9 60.1
2006 271 13.0 20.8 36.9
2007 308 17.9 17.2 65.6
2008 305 18.3 16.7 62
2009 316 22.5 14.0 55.7
2010 492 33.0 14.9 76.4
2011 527 29.0 18.1 81.6
2012 553 30.7 17.9 79.7
2013 588 31.1 18.8 80.4
2014 574 34.0 16.8 72.6
2015 573 28.0 20.4 70.7
2016 615 36.0 17.0 80.8
2017 587 30.0 19.5 71
2018 569 30.0 18.9 55.5
2019 520 29.0 17.9 56.9
2020 563 29.0 19.4 64.5
2021 517 30.0 17.2 51.6
2022 519 29.0 17.8 62.8
2023 569 31.8 17.8 72.9
2024 508 37.0 13.7 76.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cankton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 210 12.0 17.5 49
1990 190 11.0 17.2 50
1991 190 12.0 15.8 50.5
1992 184 12.0 15.3 57.1
1993 182 11.0 16.5 54.9
1994 182 11.0 16.5 57.7
1995 149 10.0 14.9 57.7
1996 149 10.0 14.9 57.7
1997 155 10.0 15.5 54.8
1998 158 10.0 15.8 48.1
1999 165 9.0 18.3 66.7
2000 167 8.9 18.8 65.9
2001 166 10.0 16.6 63.9
2002 162 11.0 14.7 59.3
2003 162 11.0 14.7 59.3
2004 147 10.4 14.1 53.7
2005 193 11.4 16.9 60.1
2006 271 13.0 20.8 36.9
2007 308 17.9 17.2 65.6
2008 305 18.3 16.7 62
2009 316 22.5 14.0 55.7
2010 492 33.0 14.9 76.4
2011 527 29.0 18.1 81.6
2012 553 30.7 17.9 79.7
2013 588 31.1 18.8 80.4
2014 574 34.0 16.8 72.6
2015 573 28.0 20.4 70.7
2016 615 36.0 17.0 80.8
2017 587 30.0 19.5 71
2018 569 30.0 18.9 55.5
2019 520 29.0 17.9 56.9
2020 563 29.0 19.4 64.5
2021 517 30.0 17.2 51.6
2022 519 29.0 17.8 62.8
2023 569 31.8 17.8 72.9
2024 508 37.0 13.7 76.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cankton Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,218
2018 $10,185
2019 $9,850
2020 $9,438
2021 $11,388
2022 $12,464

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cankton Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 365th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 443rd of 730 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cankton Elementary School)8174
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Landry Parish)7066
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cankton Elementary School)7456
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Landry Parish)6962
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Cankton Elementary School)5534
 21%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (St. Landry Parish)4641
 5%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cankton Elementary School)5963
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (St. Landry Parish)6461
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cankton Elementary School)6258
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Landry Parish)7063
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Cankton Elementary School)4437
 7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (St. Landry Parish)4244
 2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students520569
 9.4%
African American226249
 10.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic4293
 121.4%
Pacific Islander00
White238206
 13.4%
Two or More Races1219
 58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.9%72.9%
 16%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cankton Elementary School

Students at Cankton Elementary School are 43% African American, 37% White, 16% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Cankton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sunset Middle School
High : Beau Chene High School

Cankton Elementary School ranks 306th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 508 students attended Cankton Elementary School.


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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.

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