C
Below Average
55/100

F S Banford Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 99 STATE ST, Canton, NY 13617
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 32% · Math 47% proficient · 32nd percentile in New York
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

55
Repit Score
out of 100
408
Students
enrolled
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%32/100reading 22nd percentile, math 43rd percentile among New York elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −31 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−24 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (−10 pts vs. state avg 57%)
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 New York 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
White32%47%reading -23 pts, math -15 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income27%42%reading -10 pts, math +2 pts43rd 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 99 STATE ST
City Canton
ZIP Code 13617
District 3606470
NCES School ID 360647000427
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 13617

Understanding the community around F S Banford Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,804
Per Capita Income $29,648
Poverty Rate 5.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%
High School or Higher 93.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $143,300
Median Rent $919
Owner-Occupied 53.8%
Renter-Occupied 46.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for F S Banford Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.9%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
Two or More Races 3.2%
Asian 2.0%
Black 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 408
Teachers (FTE) 26.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for F S Banford Elementary School?
F S Banford Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 F S Banford Elementary School?
F S Banford Elementary School has 408 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does F S Banford Elementary School serve?
F S Banford Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does F S Banford Elementary School receive per student?
F S Banford Elementary School receives $28,295 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around F S Banford Elementary School in 13617 ▼
Avg Home Value
$201,765
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,116
1-Year Change
+9.3%
% Renters
46.2%

Other Schools in 13617

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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