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F S Banford Elementary School

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F S Banford Elementary School ranks 1126 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

1126^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 54% of New York elementary schools

Summary

F S Banford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Canton Central School District in Canton, NY, with 408 students and a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has shown mixed performance on state assessments, with strengths in 3rd and 4th grade math but lower proficiency in ELA. Its student demographics include a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the state average. Interestingly, the school's spending per student has increased significantly, from $7,902 in 2021-2022 to $26,475 in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.5, which may contribute to more individualized attention for students.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Parishville-Hopkinton Elementary School and John F Kennedy School, F S Banford Elementary generally performs on par or slightly better. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Lawrence Avenue Elementary in the Potsdam Central School District. The school's fluctuating performance and the need to address the needs of specific student populations suggest areas for improvement, which the district's increased investment in the school may help address.

408

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,488

Per pupil spending ?

30.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

99 State St
Canton, NY 13617-1099

(315) 386-8561

District: Canton Central School District

Students who attend F S Banford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	J M McKenney Middle School
High:	H C Williams Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Asian:

2.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 28th percentile in 2019 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 54th (2025) from a 28th-percentile low (2019)

✓Above the New York median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg58%

New York avg57%

1,126^th of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to top 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

285^th of 874Canton Central School District among New York 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	New York percentile	Rating
2025	53.1	1126 of 2445	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.3	667 of 2445	72.7%	★★★★☆
2023	47.7	1225 of 2439	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.1	1482 of 2434	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.4	1010 of 2201	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	29.7	1738 of 2413	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	46.7	1292 of 2395	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	50.7	1164 of 2386	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	42.6	1380 of 2366	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	64.5	787 of 2352	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	68.2	681 of 2345	71.0%	★★★★☆
2013	53.8	1015 of 2325	56.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	51.5	1150 of 2409	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.5	657 of 2413	72.8%	★★★★☆
2023	48.0	1216 of 2403	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.9	1657 of 2401	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.6	995 of 1955	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.9	1697 of 2357	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	41.5	1448 of 2338	38.1%	★★☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2018	87.5	52 of 730	92.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	30.6	1511 of 2098	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	60.1	645 of 2078	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.3	917 of 2041	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.3	1485 of 2099	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	41.4	997 of 1678	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.8	1461 of 2032	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.8	1188 of 2045	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	54.4	1054 of 2407	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.0	670 of 2411	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	47.9	1206 of 2400	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.3	1234 of 2400	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.7	925 of 1961	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	30.1	1712 of 2358	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	52.3	1109 of 2340	52.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	22.3	1836 of 2134	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	38.5	1209 of 2110	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.2	1332 of 2016	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.8	1323 of 2031	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	69.8	195 of 1044	81.3%	★★★★☆
2019	20.7	1734 of 1859	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	39.6	1091 of 1941	43.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2023	28.3	1017 of 1337	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.7	1135 of 1399	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	41.3	764 of 1224	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.9	849 of 1408	39.7%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Homeless (2018)93rd percentile+47 vs school

Male (2025)56th percentile~ school

Female (2025)52nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)28th percentile-26 vs school

White (2023)24th percentile-26 vs school

Special Education (2025)14th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Math67%+8 vs state

English Language Arts49%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				NY State Assessments Math (2025)				NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	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	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
F S Banford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	99 State St	Canton	13617	St. Lawrence County	Canton Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 386-8561	408	26	15.5	30.9%	377 (92.4%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.5%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.9%)	53.1	1126^th of 2445 public elementary schools	53.9%		69.3	667^th of 2445 public elementary schools	72.7%	459	51.4	47.1			68.5	66.2				98.3	98.9	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.4	99.1	98.6	$26,488	$1,232	$25,255
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	29 Leroy St	Potsdam	13676	St. Lawrence County	Potsdam Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 265-2000	526	41	12.8	28.1%	448 (85.2%)	10 (1.9%)	14 (2.7%)	30 (5.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.0%)	79.6	434^th of 2445 public elementary schools	82.2%		74.3	550^th of 2445 public elementary schools	77.5%	116	79.2	69.5			75.3	74.7				99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	$25,752	$1,319	$24,433
Madrid-Waddington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-7	2582 State Hwy 345	Madrid	13660	St. Lawrence County	Madrid-Waddington Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 322-5634	303	26	11.8	33.0%	288 (95.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	37.5	1534^th of 2445 public elementary schools	37.3%		41.1	1409^th of 2445 public elementary schools	42.4%	125	43.1	45.2	35.7		51.9	62.8	31.6		58.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$27,638	$1,838	$25,800
Norwood-Norfolk Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	7852 State Hwy 56	Norwood	13668	St. Lawrence County	Norwood-Norfolk Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 353-6674	341	27	12.6	43.7%	340 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25.6	1908^th of 2445 public elementary schools	22.0%		30.8	1721^st of 2445 public elementary schools	29.6%	187	31.3	45.5			40.9	51.9				99.3	99.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.3	99.8	100.0	$30,277	$2,233	$28,044
John F Kennedy School	Public	PK, KG-6	801-809 Park St	Ogdensburg	13669	St. Lawrence County	Ogdensburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 393-4264	431	46	9.3	48.5%	410 (95.1%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	45.4	1316^th of 2445 public elementary schools	46.2%		36.1	1563^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	36.1%	247	53.7	47.3	55.3	43.6	61.1	48.2	37.0	53.2	54.4	99.2	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	100.0	99.8	$37,013	$2,393	$34,619
Madill School	Public	PK, KG-6	800 Jefferson Ave	Ogdensburg	13669	St. Lawrence County	Ogdensburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 393-7729	277	29	9.6	51.6%	270 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	53.5	1105^th of 2445 public elementary schools	54.8%		42.7	1367^th of 2445 public elementary schools	44.1%	262	64.7	67.7	53.1	50.0	79.4	64.5	46.9	36.4	34.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$37,090	$2,682	$34,408
Parishville-Hopkinton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	12 County Rt 47	Parishville	13672	St. Lawrence County	Parishville-Hopkinton Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 265-4642	177	17	10.1	40.7%	172 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	34.3	1645^th of 2445 public elementary schools	32.7%		37.8	1511^th of 2445 public elementary schools	38.2%	134	44.4	50.0	50.0	22.2	51.9	54.6	45.5	22.2	45.5	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	$33,693	$1,524	$32,169

Frequently Asked Questions about F S Banford Elementary School

How many students attend F S Banford Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 408 students attended F S Banford Elementary School.

Is F S Banford Elementary School a good school?

F S Banford Elementary School ranks 1126^th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of F S Banford Elementary School attend?

Students who attend F S Banford Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : J M McKenney Middle School
High : H C Williams Senior High School

What district is F S Banford Elementary School in?

Canton Central School District

What is the racial makeup of F S Banford Elementary School?

Students at F S Banford Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

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