CANTON ES

CANTON
Highway 58 South
Canton, OK 73724
217 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Canton Elementary School, located on Highway 58 South in Canton, Oklahoma, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Canton Public Schools district. As a rural school serving the local community, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged students. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and character development, aiming to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through the district's middle and high school levels.

Beyond core academics, the school functions as a central hub for the Canton community, reflecting the values and small-town atmosphere of the region. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and stakeholders, offering resources and updates on district activities. By emphasizing a blend of classroom instruction and local community engagement, Canton Elementary strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience for the children of Dewey County.
217
Total Students
18.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    133 (61.3%)
  • American Indian
    42 (19.4%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (13.8%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.7%)
  • Black
    4 (1.8%)
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
Phone: (580)886-2251
Website: http://www.canton.k12.ok.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 21
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 20
Grade 6 28
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 24
Gender Ratio