F S BANFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CANTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
99 STATE ST
CANTON, NY 13617
408 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
F.S. Banford Elementary School is a public school located in Canton, New York, serving students in the Canton Central School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for its primary-level students. It is integrated into the broader district framework, which emphasizes student achievement, social-emotional development, and a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the Canton community.

The school’s academic program is designed to build core competencies in reading, writing, and mathematics, while often incorporating enrichment activities to foster creativity and critical thinking. By maintaining a close connection to the district’s central resources, F.S. Banford ensures that students have access to necessary educational technology and support services. Its location on State Street places it at the heart of the Canton area, making it a focal point for early education and community engagement within the region.
408
Total Students
26.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    377 (92.4%)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.9%)
  • Asian
    8 (2.0%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: CANTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)386-8561
Website: http://www.ccsdk12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 122
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 63
Kindergarten 58
Grade 1 67
Grade 2 74
Grade 3 76
Grade 4 70
Gender Ratio