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Canton Elementary

Summary:

Canton Elementary is a public elementary school in Canton, Missouri, serving 264 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Clark County R-I School District. While the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, it faces challenges with lower test scores, particularly in 5th and 6th grades, and a declining statewide ranking among Missouri elementary schools.

Specifically, Canton Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.05%) compared to the surrounding Running Fox Elementary (94-95%) and Highland Elementary (94-95%). However, its math and English language arts proficiency rates are lower than state averages, with only 16.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 39.1%. Canton Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.49% to 53% over the past few years.

Despite the school's challenges, it has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $8,199 in 2019-2020 to $11,219 in 2021-2022, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio between 10.5 and 13.1. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's performance issues, and there may be opportunities for Canton Elementary to learn from the practices and strategies of the higher-performing Running Fox Elementary and Highland Elementary schools within the Clark County R-I and Lewis County C-1 districts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 200 S Fourth St
       Canton, MO  63435-1510

(573) 288-5216

District: Canton R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
572nd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,219 Help


Students who attend Canton Elementary usually attend:

High:    Canton High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  264

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Two or more races:
6.1%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Canton Elementary ranks worse than 63.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.56. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), two or more races (6.1%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canton Elementary is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canton Elementary is $11,219.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Canton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Canton Elementary 572nd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Canton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Canton R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Canton R-V 187th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Canton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Canton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 36.63 783rd 1074 27.1%
2007 61.22 364th 1080 66.3%
2008 52.49 520th 1084 52.0%
2009 61.17 376th 1053 64.3%
2010 46.14 636th 1066 40.3%
2011 49.07 625th 1088 42.6%
2012 51.74 581st 1085 46.5%
2013 51.88 569th 1108 48.6%
2014 61.20 391st 1089 64.1%
2015 44.80 636th 1058 39.9%
2016 45.53 514th 865 40.6%
2017 47.81 564th 1032 45.3%
2018 45.96 571st 1045 45.4%
2019 45.03 587th 1052 44.2%
2021 33.05 627th 901 30.4%
2022 41.11 547th 908 39.8%
2023 39.56 572nd 898 36.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Canton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.14 539th 887 39.2%
2019 51.90 401st 907 55.8%
2021 37.82 352nd 574 38.7%
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Rank History for White students at Canton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.85 581st 898 35.3%
2019 31.84 662nd 917 27.8%
2021 20.64 576th 691 16.6%
2022 28.30 511th 675 24.3%
2023 27.48 518th 673 23.0%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Canton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 310 310
1992 313 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1993 315 12 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 330
1994 328 11 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 343
1995 327 14 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1996 327 14 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1997 321 15 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 341
1998 330 13 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 346
1999 320 8 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 330
2000 342 10 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 355
2001 319 8 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 332
2002 339 6 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 348
2003 339 6 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 348
2004 304 10 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 317
2005 292 10 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2006 291 11 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2007 279 12 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2008 275 11 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2009 259 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2010 279 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2011 282 13 0 3 1 0 0 0 299
2012 264 10 0 0 1 0 14 0 289
2013 264 8 0 0 0 0 15 0 287
2014 279 7 2 0 1 0 18 0 307
2015 303 7 2 1 1 0 16 0 330
2016 286 3 2 1 1 0 25 0 318
2017 280 4 2 1 0 0 25 0 312
2018 293 3 2 1 0 0 27 0 326
2019 270 1 1 0 0 0 27 0 299
2020 272 4 3 0 0 0 25 0 304
2021 267 4 2 1 0 0 26 0 300
2022 252 5 1 1 0 0 18 0 277
2023 243 4 1 0 0 0 16 0 264

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 Canton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 310 20.5 15.1 n/a
1992 326 20.3 16.0 n/a
1993 330 19.7 16.8 38.8
1994 343 19.7 17.4 48.4
1995 345 23.3 14.8 49.6
1996 345 23.3 14.8 49.6
1997 341 24.1 14.1 28.7
1998 346 25.1 13.8 26.3
1999 330 24.7 13.4 34.5
2000 355 26.5 13.4 30.1
2001 332 26.3 12.6 34
2002 348 26.9 12.9 31.3
2003 348 26.9 12.9 31.3
2004 317 27.5 11.5 27.8
2005 303 25.8 11.7 38
2006 304 26.4 11.5 34.2
2007 293 24.9 11.8 39.2
2008 288 22.8 12.6 34
2009 270 23.8 11.3 40
2010 292 22.2 13.1 45.2
2011 299 23.0 12.9 52.2
2012 289 22.8 12.6 49.5
2013 287 24.2 11.8 n/a
2014 307 23.4 13.1 47.2
2015 330 25.0 13.2 51.5
2016 318 24.0 13.2 49.7
2017 312 23.6 13.2 53.5
2018 326 22.4 14.5 54.3
2019 299 20.5 14.5 48.5
2020 304 22.0 13.8 41.8
2021 300 22.8 13.1 53
2022 277 23.8 11.6 32.5
2023 264 25.0 10.5 45.8

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 Canton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 310 20.5 15.1 n/a
1992 326 20.3 16.0 n/a
1993 330 19.7 16.8 38.8
1994 343 19.7 17.4 48.4
1995 345 23.3 14.8 49.6
1996 345 23.3 14.8 49.6
1997 341 24.1 14.1 28.7
1998 346 25.1 13.8 26.3
1999 330 24.7 13.4 34.5
2000 355 26.5 13.4 30.1
2001 332 26.3 12.6 34
2002 348 26.9 12.9 31.3
2003 348 26.9 12.9 31.3
2004 317 27.5 11.5 27.8
2005 303 25.8 11.7 38
2006 304 26.4 11.5 34.2
2007 293 24.9 11.8 39.2
2008 288 22.8 12.6 34
2009 270 23.8 11.3 40
2010 292 22.2 13.1 45.2
2011 299 23.0 12.9 52.2
2012 289 22.8 12.6 49.5
2013 287 24.2 11.8 n/a
2014 307 23.4 13.1 47.2
2015 330 25.0 13.2 51.5
2016 318 24.0 13.2 49.7
2017 312 23.6 13.2 53.5
2018 326 22.4 14.5 54.3
2019 299 20.5 14.5 48.5
2020 304 22.0 13.8 41.8
2021 300 22.8 13.1 53
2022 277 23.8 11.6 32.5
2023 264 25.0 10.5 45.8

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 Canton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $429 (5.1%) $7,934 (94.9%) $8,363
2020 $323 (3.9%) $7,876 (96.1%) $8,199
2021 $556 (6.0%) $8,728 (94.0%) $9,284
2022 $896 (8.0%) $10,323 (92.0%) $11,218

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Canton Elementary

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 587th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 572nd of 898 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Canton Elementary)55.443.9
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Canton R-V)55.443.9
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Canton Elementary)53.236.6
 16.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Canton R-V)53.236.6
 16.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Canton Elementary)48.750
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Canton R-V)48.750
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Canton Elementary)43.640.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Canton R-V)43.640.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144
 3.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Canton Elementary)32.626.4
 6.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Canton R-V)32.626.4
 6.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Canton Elementary)28.226.4
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Canton R-V)28.226.4
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students299264
 11.7%
African American14
 300%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White270243
 10%
Two or More Races2716
 40.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.5%45.8%
 2.7%

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Canton Elementary ranks 572nd of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Canton Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Canton High

In the 2022-23 school year, 264 students attended Canton Elementary.

Students at Canton Elementary are 92% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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