Canton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Canton, Mississippi 39046 · Canton Public Schools
#388 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#48586 of 50,301 nationally
About Canton Elementary School
Canton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Canton, in the Canton Public Schools school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 411 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 12.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 388th of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is students per teacher (27th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 411.
There are 11 schools in Canton; Canton Elementary School ranks 10th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)26%
- Reading proficiency (30%)25%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Canton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Canton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sr1 College Prep & STEM Academy
Canton · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
87 students · 2.0 km away
Huey L Porter Middle
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
356 students · 2.7 km away
Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 2.8 km away
McNeal Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students · 2.8 km away
Canton High School
Canton · Public high · Grades 9–12
899 students · 3.1 km away
Nichols Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
362 students · 3.4 km away
Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students · 7.3 km away
Madison Crossing Elementary
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
761 students · 11 km away
Germantown Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,008 students · 11 km away
Germantown High School
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,411 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
Martin Bluff
Gautier · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
410 students
Burnsville Elementary School
Burnsville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
410 students
Union Elementary School
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
410 students
McWillie Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Iuka Elementary School
Iuka · Public elementary · Grades K–4
414 students
Cook Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Canton Elementary School a good school?
Canton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 12.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #388 of 427 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Canton Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Canton Elementary School ranks #388 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #48586 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Canton Elementary School?
Canton Elementary School had 411 students in 2025.
Is Canton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Canton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Canton Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Canton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.