F S Banford Elementary School

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F S Banford Elementary School ranks 1225 th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-4

99 State St
Canton, NY 13617-1099

(315) 386-8561

District: Canton Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1225^th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Students who attend F S Banford Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 434

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Asian:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details F S Banford Elementary School ranks worse than 50.2% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), two or more races (3%), Asian (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at F S Banford Elementary School is 16. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

F S Banford Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks F S Banford Elementary School 1225^th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See F S Banford Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Canton Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Canton Central School District 302^nd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for F S Banford Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at F S Banford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2013	53.80	1015^th	2325	56.3%
2014	68.24	681^st	2345	71.0%
2015	64.45	787^th	2352	66.5%
2016	42.58	1380^th	2366	41.7%
2017	50.70	1164^th	2386	51.2%
2018	46.72	1292^nd	2395	46.1%
2019	29.71	1738^th	2413	28.0%
2021	52.39	1010^th	2201	54.1%
2022	39.13	1482^nd	2434	39.1%
2023	47.65	1225^th	2439	49.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at F S Banford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	39.57	1091^st	1941	43.8%
2019	20.67	1734^th	1859	6.7%
2021	69.75	195^th	1044	81.3%
2022	34.82	1323^rd	2031	34.9%
2023	33.24	1332^nd	2016	33.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at F S Banford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	40.82	1188^th	2045	41.9%
2019	30.80	1461^st	2032	28.1%
2021	41.38	997^th	1678	40.6%
2022	32.33	1485^th	2099	29.3%
2023	49.28	917^th	2041	55.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at F S Banford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	87.46	52^nd	730	92.9%

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Rank History for Female students at F S Banford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	41.45	1448^th	2338	38.1%
2019	30.86	1697^th	2357	28.0%
2021	48.55	995^th	1955	49.1%
2022	33.85	1657^th	2401	31.0%
2023	48.03	1216^th	2403	49.4%

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Rank History for Male students at F S Banford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	52.30	1109^th	2340	52.6%
2019	30.11	1712^th	2358	27.4%
2021	51.74	925^th	1961	52.8%
2022	47.33	1234^th	2400	48.6%
2023	47.90	1206^th	2400	49.8%

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Rank History for White students at F S Banford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	43.86	849^th	1408	39.7%
2021	41.25	764^th	1224	37.6%
2022	24.75	1135^th	1399	18.9%
2023	28.27	1017^th	1337	23.9%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for F S Banford Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	577	7	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
1990	533	5	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	542
1991	547	2	4	0	3	n/a	n/a	32	588
1992	593	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
1993	605	5	2	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	619
1994	602	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	605
1995	598	5	1	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	612
1996	598	5	1	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	612
1997	580	10	1	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	597
1998	530	12	1	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	550
1999	445	6	4	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	461
2000	420	5	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	431
2001	421	3	4	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	433
2002	412	6	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
2003	412	6	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
2004	413	5	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
2005	407	11	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
2006	407	10	7	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	437
2007	440	9	2	8	10	n/a	n/a	0	469
2008	423	5	4	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	443
2009	439	2	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	16	464
2010	442	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	21	469
2011	414	3	2	1	1	0	15	0	436
2012	401	3	1	5	0	0	13	0	423
2013	492	2	2	3	0	0	15	0	514
2014	478	5	3	2	2	0	17	0	507
2015	469	4	7	3	2	0	17	0	502
2016	469	3	7	7	2	0	17	0	505
2017	479	4	8	9	0	0	14	0	514
2018	499	4	7	8	0	0	15	0	533
2019	487	5	9	9	0	0	18	0	528
2020	459	2	6	18	0	0	20	0	505
2021	420	2	9	13	0	0	16	0	460
2022	411	4	9	11	1	0	9	0	445
2023	399	2	11	9	0	0	13	0	434

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at F S Banford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	585	38.0	15.3	n/a
1990	542	41.0	13.2	n/a
1991	588	38.4	15.3	n/a
1992	596	38.4	15.5	n/a
1993	619	39.0	15.9	n/a
1994	605	39.2	15.4	41.7
1995	612	39.7	15.4	32.5
1996	612	39.7	15.4	32.5
1997	597	42.4	14.1	39.4
1998	550	42.0	13.1	36.2
1999	461	40.4	11.4	34.7
2000	431	38.4	11.2	42
2001	433	39.5	11.0	41.6
2002	426	37.0	11.5	35.4
2003	426	37.0	11.5	35.4
2004	423	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	427	36.8	11.6	46.8
2006	437	36.0	12.1	40.5
2007	469	36.0	13.0	46.3
2008	443	37.0	12.0	40.9
2009	464	36.0	12.9	43.3
2010	469	36.0	13.0	43.5
2011	436	37.4	11.6	41.5
2012	423	34.0	12.4	45.4
2013	514	35.0	14.6	45.1
2014	507	30.0	16.9	36.9
2015	502	30.0	16.7	48.6
2016	505	30.0	16.8	49.7
2017	514	31.0	16.5	37.2
2018	533	33.0	16.1	46.9
2019	528	33.0	15.9	45.1
2020	505	33.0	15.3	45.5
2021	460	29.4	15.6	42.6
2022	445	31.5	14.1	38.9
2023	434	27.0	16.0	42.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio F S Banford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	585	38.0	15.3	n/a
1990	542	41.0	13.2	n/a
1991	588	38.4	15.3	n/a
1992	596	38.4	15.5	n/a
1993	619	39.0	15.9	n/a
1994	605	39.2	15.4	41.7
1995	612	39.7	15.4	32.5
1996	612	39.7	15.4	32.5
1997	597	42.4	14.1	39.4
1998	550	42.0	13.1	36.2
1999	461	40.4	11.4	34.7
2000	431	38.4	11.2	42
2001	433	39.5	11.0	41.6
2002	426	37.0	11.5	35.4
2003	426	37.0	11.5	35.4
2004	423	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	427	36.8	11.6	46.8
2006	437	36.0	12.1	40.5
2007	469	36.0	13.0	46.3
2008	443	37.0	12.0	40.9
2009	464	36.0	12.9	43.3
2010	469	36.0	13.0	43.5
2011	436	37.4	11.6	41.5
2012	423	34.0	12.4	45.4
2013	514	35.0	14.6	45.1
2014	507	30.0	16.9	36.9
2015	502	30.0	16.7	48.6
2016	505	30.0	16.8	49.7
2017	514	31.0	16.5	37.2
2018	533	33.0	16.1	46.9
2019	528	33.0	15.9	45.1
2020	505	33.0	15.3	45.5
2021	460	29.4	15.6	42.6
2022	445	31.5	14.1	38.9
2023	434	27.0	16.0	42.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella
2013	99.5%	0.5%	0.0%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%
2014	99.3%	0.5%	0.0%	99.5%	99.3%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%
2015	99.5%	0.5%	0.0%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%
2016	99.3%	0.5%	0.0%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.5%	99.3%
2017	98.6%	1.4%	0.0%	98.9%	98.9%	98.9%	98.9%	98.9%	98.9%	98.6%
2018	98.4%	1.4%	0.2%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%
2019	97.8%	0.0%	0.0%	98.0%	98.0%	98.0%	98.0%	98.0%	98.0%	97.8%
2020	98.3%		0.0%	98.9%	99.7%	99.7%	99.7%	99.4%	99.1%	98.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for F S Banford Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$944 (7.2%)	$12,107 (92.8%)	$13,051
2020	$928 (10.1%)	$8,261 (89.9%)	$9,190
2021	$185 (2.1%)	$8,674 (97.9%)	$8,859
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$7,902 (100.0%)	$7,902
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$9,641 (100.0%)	$9,641

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on F S Banford Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1738^th of 2413 Elementary schools	Ranks 1225^th of 2439 Elementary schools	21.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (F S Banford Elementary School)	29	43.7	14.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Canton Central School District)	29	43.7	14.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (F S Banford Elementary School)	39	62.9	23.9%
3rd Grade Math (Canton Central School District)	39	62.9	23.9%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (F S Banford Elementary School)	37	38.8	1.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Canton Central School District)	37	38.8	1.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	48.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (F S Banford Elementary School)	52	50	2%
4th Grade Math (Canton Central School District)	52	50	2%
4th Grade Math (New York)	50	53.9	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	528	434	17.8%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	9	11	22.2%
Hispanic	9	9
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	487	399	18.1%
Two or More Races	18	13	27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.1%	42.6%	2.4%

Schools Near F S Banford Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)				NY State Assessments Math (2023)				% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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	% 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	Total
F S Banford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	99 State St	Canton	13617	St. Lawrence County	Canton Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(315) 386-8561	434	27	16.0	42.6%	399 (91.9%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.1%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	47.7	1225^th of 2439 public elementary schools	49.8%		39.1	1482^nd of 2434 public elementary schools	39.1%	257	43.7	38.8			62.9	50.0			98.3	98.9	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.4	99.1	98.6
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	29 Leroy St	Potsdam	13676	St. Lawrence County	Potsdam Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(315) 265-2000	551	40	13.6	38.8%	475 (86.2%)	14 (2.5%)	21 (3.8%)	23 (4.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.5%)	71	652^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	73.3%		83.8	344^th of 2434 public elementary schools	85.9%	308	62.1	54.3			73.8	57.6			99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8
Madrid-Waddington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2582 State Hwy 345	Madrid	13660	St. Lawrence County	Madrid-Waddington Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(315) 322-5634	327	29	11.4	43.4%	310 (94.8%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	45.3	1302^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	46.6%		57.7	983^rd of 2434 public elementary schools	59.6%	319	34.7	52.3	21.1		46.0	74.5	45.5		100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0
Norwood-Norfolk Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	7852 State Hwy 56	Norwood	13668	St. Lawrence County	Norwood-Norfolk Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(315) 353-6674	363	28	12.8	56.5%	362 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.8	2072^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	15.0%		24.9	1907^th of 2434 public elementary schools	21.7%	165	22.8	29.3			40.4	28.4			99.3	99.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.3	99.8	100.0
John F Kennedy School	Public	PK, KG-6	801-809 Park St	Ogdensburg	13669	St. Lawrence County	Ogdensburg City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(315) 393-4264	462	44	10.4	54.8%	444 (96.1%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	39.2	1467^th of 2439 public elementary schools	39.9%		36.1	1590^th of 2434 public elementary schools	34.7%	123	34.8	25.4	35.8	54.3	28.3	42.6	30.3	62.9	99.2	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	100.0	99.8
Madill School	Public	PK, KG-6	800 Jefferson Ave	Ogdensburg	13669	St. Lawrence County	Ogdensburg City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(315) 393-7729	281	27	10.5	56.2%	276 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	46.2	1274^th of 2439 public elementary schools	47.8%		56.8	999^th of 2434 public elementary schools	59.0%	275	59.4	48.4	34.3	33.3	59.4	58.1	24.2	45.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0
Parishville-Hopkinton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	12 County Rt 47	Parishville	13672	St. Lawrence County	Parishville-Hopkinton Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(315) 265-4642	176	20	8.9	53.4%	174 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.5	1636^th of 2439 public elementary schools	32.9%		58.4	967^th of 2434 public elementary schools	60.3%	669	43.5	26.3	12.0	61.1	62.5	26.3	7.7	42.1	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4

Frequently Asked Questions about F S Banford Elementary School

How many students attend F S Banford Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 434 students attended F S Banford Elementary School.

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

Students at F S Banford Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

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

Is F S Banford Elementary School a good school?

F S Banford Elementary School ranks 1225^th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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