B
Good
72/100

Canton Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 365 Vanburen Street, Canton, MS 39046
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 38th percentile in Mississippi
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.46 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 75th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

72
Repit Score
out of 100
387
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%38/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%75/100Students gain 1.46 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.89 in 2009–19; 99th percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−14 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency26% (−16 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black22%22%reading -12 pts, math -13 pts13th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%32%reading -9 pts, math -17 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading -11 pts, math -12 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 365 Vanburen Street
City Canton
ZIP Code 39046
District 2800900
NCES School ID 280090000100
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39046

Understanding the community around Canton Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,565
Per Capita Income $27,207
Poverty Rate 15.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%
High School or Higher 83.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $197,900
Median Rent $815
Owner-Occupied 61.9%
Renter-Occupied 38.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Canton Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 65.1%
Hispanic/Latino 31.3%
White 1.6%
Two or More Races 1.8%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 387
Teachers (FTE) 27.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Canton Elementary School?
Canton Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Canton Elementary School?
Canton Elementary School has 387 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Canton Elementary School serve?
Canton Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Canton Elementary School receive per student?
Canton Elementary School receives $12,169 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Canton Elementary School in 39046 ▼
Avg Home Value
$228,484
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,886
1-Year Change
+3.3%
% Renters
38.1%

Other Schools in 39046

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026