Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Canton-galva Elementary At Canton ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% KS state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average).
How many students attend Canton-galva Elementary At Canton?
160 students attend Canton-galva Elementary At Canton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Canton-galva Elementary At Canton students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canton-galva Elementary At Canton?
Canton-galva Elementary At Canton has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Canton-galva Elementary At Canton offer ?
Canton-galva Elementary At Canton offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Canton-galva Elementary At Canton part of?
Canton-galva Elementary At Canton is part of Canton-Galva School District.
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