Serving 804 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Canton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
804 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)32%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)19%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
61%
19%
Black
9%
36%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average).
How many students attend Canton Elementary School?
804 students attend Canton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Canton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canton Elementary School?
Canton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Canton Elementary School offer ?
Canton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Canton Elementary School part of?
Canton Elementary School is part of Cherokee County School District.
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