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Canton Elementary

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Canton Elementary ranks 188 th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

188^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 79% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Canton Elementary is a public elementary school in Canton, Missouri, serving 288 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Canton R-V School District, which is ranked 107 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Canton Elementary has shown mixed academic performance, with 3rd-grade math and ELA proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages, but 6th-grade proficiency rates lower than the state. Compared to nearby Running Fox Elementary and Highland Elementary, Canton Elementary generally outperforms these schools across grade levels. The school has a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, and its ranking for this group is relatively high compared to other Missouri elementary schools.

However, Canton Elementary has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 15.1% to 21.7% over the past few years, which is a concerning trend that may be impacting student learning and achievement. The school's per-student spending has increased, and its student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable. Given the proximity and similar demographics of the nearby schools, there may be opportunities for Canton Elementary to collaborate and share best practices to improve student outcomes.

287

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,484

Per pupil spending ?

40.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 S Fourth St
Canton, MO 63435-1510

(573) 288-5216

District: Canton R-V

Students who attend Canton Elementary usually attend:

High:

Canton High

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Hispanic:

1.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 40th percentile in 2015 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (56% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Missouri elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 39 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg56%

Missouri avg43%

188^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 39 pts since 2015

From bottom 40% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

107^th of 367Canton R-V among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	77.3	188 of 900	79.1%	★★★★☆
2024	44.4	515 of 906	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.6	572 of 898	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.1	547 of 908	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.0	627 of 901	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.0	587 of 1052	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.0	571 of 1045	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	47.8	564 of 1032	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	45.5	514 of 865	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	44.8	636 of 1058	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	61.2	391 of 1089	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	51.9	569 of 1108	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	51.7	581 of 1085	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	49.1	625 of 1088	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.1	636 of 1066	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	61.2	376 of 1053	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.5	520 of 1084	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.2	364 of 1080	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	36.6	783 of 1074	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2021	37.8	352 of 574	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.9	401 of 907	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.1	539 of 887	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	27.9	502 of 668	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.5	518 of 673	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.3	511 of 675	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.6	576 of 691	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	31.8	662 of 917	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	35.8	581 of 898	35.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)39th percentile+8 vs school

White (2024)25th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics58%+14 vs state

English Language Arts52%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)				MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Canton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	200 S Fourth St	Canton	63435	Lewis County	Canton R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 288-5216	287	25	11.6	40.8%	257 (89.5%)	3 (1.0%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.3%)	77.3	188^th of 900 public elementary schools	79.1%		44.4	515^th of 906 public elementary schools	43.2%	327	62.5			49.9		52.5				$13,484	$519	$12,965
Highland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	25189 Heritage Ave	Lewistown	63452	Lewis County	Lewis County C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 209-3586	520	39	13.3	49.8%	486 (93.5%)	14 (2.7%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	27.5	682^nd of 900 public elementary schools	24.2%		31.1	647^th of 906 public elementary schools	28.6%	35	21.8		24.1	29.4	44.9	24.5	13.9	30.9	28.1	$12,240	$1,217	$11,023
Running Fox Elementary	Public	K-5	27192 US Highway 61	Alexandria	63430	Clark County	Clark County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 754-6766	94	9	10.0	47.9%	91 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		26.7								$11,526		$11,526

Frequently Asked Questions about Canton Elementary

What district is Canton Elementary in?

Canton R-V

How many students attend Canton Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 287 students attended Canton Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Canton Elementary?

Students at Canton Elementary are 90% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Canton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Canton Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Canton High

Is Canton Elementary a good school?

Canton Elementary ranks 188^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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