School district or education agency · NCES 0900690

Canton School District

Canton, CT

District overview See comparisons

Students1,506

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools4

operational schools · 2023–24

Students1,506

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$23,239

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictCTUnited States

Academic standing2025

63rd percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 15 percentile points higher than the state figure and 18 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

14.3%19.3%27.8%

This district is 5.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 13.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$26,598$28,098$19,509

This district is $1,500 per student lower than the state figure and $7,089 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$23,239$23,867$15,859

This district is $628 per student lower than the state figure and $7,380 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$618$1,665$1,964

This district is $1,047 per student lower than the state figure and $1,346 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$383$387$336

This district is $4 per student lower than the state figure and $47 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$4,602$4,845$1,793

This district is $243 per student lower than the state figure and $2,809 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$12,602$12,787$8,742

This district is $185 per student lower than the state figure and $3,860 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$6,986$6,942$3,769

This district is $44 per student higher than the state figure and $3,217 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$1,620$5,172$11,715

This district is $3,552 per student lower than the state figure and $10,095 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$1,090$615$869

This district is $475 per student higher than the state figure and $221 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

11:112:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 4.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

327:1320:1376:1

This district is 7 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 49 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

225.9197.8138.9

This district is 28.1 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 87.0 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

47.134.118.5

This district is 13.0 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 28.6 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

3.02.10.9

This district is 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 2.1 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

98.1%99.8%99.0%

This district is 1.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

2.8%3.8%2.9%

This district is 1.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

0.9%9.3%12.0%

This district is 8.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

14.5%15.5%14.0%

This district is 1.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

5.9%6.9%3.9%

This district is 1.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%98.9%95.8%

This district is 1.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+0.8%+3.1%+0.5%

This district is 2.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

18.3%39.9%50.6%

This district is 21.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 32.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.5%3.4%4.5%

This district is 2.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.8%8.4%9.0%

This district is 6.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%4.1%6.7%

This district is 4.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

4.7%12.5%14.4%

This district is 7.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K42 students

2.8%

Kindergarten–grade 5647 students

43.0%

Grades 6–8347 students

23.0%

Grades 9–12470 students

31.2%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten42

Kindergarten102

Grade 194

Grade 2107

Grade 3106

Grade 4119

Grade 5119

Grade 6102

Grade 7123

Grade 8122

Grade 9125

Grade 10112

Grade 11115

Grade 12118

Students by race and ethnicity

White1,224 (81.3%)

Hispanic/Latino108 (7.2%)

Black or African American93 (6.2%)

Two or more races45 (3.0%)

Asian31 (2.1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander2 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

42Students enrolled in pre-K

2Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

21.0:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District2.8%

CT3.8%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

340.3All district staff, full-time equivalent

134.3Teachers, full-time equivalent

4.6School counselors, full-time equivalent

4.5School psychologists, full-time equivalent

71Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

2Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

7School administrators, full-time equivalent

11.9Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers2 FTE

Kindergarten teachers5.5 FTE

Elementary teachers78.7 FTE

Secondary teachers48.2 FTE

Elementary school counselors2 FTE

Secondary school counselors2.6 FTE

Instructional coordinators6.1 FTE

District administrators4 FTE

District administrative support5.4 FTE

School administrative support10.8 FTE

Library and media support4 FTE

Other support staff74.7 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

106Total completers

104Regular diplomas

2Other state-recognized credentials

Regular diplomas among completers

District98.1%

CT99.8%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

CT1.3%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Teachers and staff

Teacher workforce

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Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

0.9%Students learning English14 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.9%

CT9.3%

U.S.12.0%

14.5%Students receiving IDEA special-education services217 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District14.5%

CT15.5%

U.S.14.0%

5.9%Students with Section 504 plans88 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District5.9%

CT6.9%

U.S.3.9%

0.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services3 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.2%

CT1.8%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

28Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

CT98.9%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

1,624children ages 5 to 17

77estimated to live in families below the poverty line

4.7%about 1 in 21 school-age children

District4.7%

CT12.5%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in CT receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

North Branford School DistrictNorth Branford, CT1,541 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Regional School District 14Bethlehem, CT1,581 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Clinton School DistrictClinton, CT1,457 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Windsor Locks School DistrictWindsor Locks, CT1,487 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Coventry School DistrictCoventry, CT1,633 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Student outcomes

How are students doing?

Four views answer different questions. State test percentages show grade-level expectations; the national research trend shows change over time; graduation and dropout measures describe high-school outcomes.

Nationally comparable trend · 2019–2025

Are results improving over time?

63^rdlatest estimated national standing

20192022202320242025

8 percentile points lower than 2019.

College and career outcomes

College enrollment, persistence, credentials and career readiness are not published in one comparable national district file. They will appear here only when an official state or district release can be matched reliably.

State proficiency standards differ and should not be used for cross-state rankings. Graduation ranges and privacy protections are preserved exactly. The academic trend uses Stanford Education Data Archive estimates and is not a state proficiency percentage.

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged270 assessments

68 out of 100

White students977 assessments

67 out of 100

Mal585 assessments

66 out of 100

Fem551 assessments

63 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students41 assessments

45 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1High schools

2Middle schools

1Elementary schools

3Suburb setting

1Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

3%Federal

26.5%State

70.5%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$23,239Total current spending per student

$12,479Instruction per student

$9,898Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$1.2MFederal revenue3% of total revenue

$10.8MState revenue26.5% of total revenue

$28.7MLocal revenue70.5% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$12,479Instructionper student

$9,898Student and instructional supportper student

$4,602Special educationper student

$1,865Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,283Student transportationper student

$406Food servicesper student

$281Technologyper student

People costs

$19.3MSalaries$12,602 per student

$10.7MEmployee benefits$6,986 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$585KEquipmentFY 2023

$945KCapital outlay$618 per student

$360KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$2.5MDebt outstanding at year end$1,620 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$1.7MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$670KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$43KTitle I$28 per student

$373KIDEA special education$244 per student

$594KChild nutrition$389 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$23,127

FY 2023$23,239

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$226

FY 2023$618

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$2,771

FY 2023$1,620

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2113.5%

199 of 1,478 students

2021–2215.3%

224 of 1,466 students

2022–2314.3%

210 of 1,467 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE4 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE4 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs4 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

10Out-of-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →14In-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests4 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi4 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber4 reporting schools

4Student devices reported4 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →1Threats without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →13Attacks without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents4 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?14.3% chronically absent2022–23 · 1,467 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?5 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$23,239current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?327:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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