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6.4 avg / 10

Canton School District 41-1

School District · Canton, South Dakota

Students: 880
Teachers (FTE): 63

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,514

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#72 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,514

$1,156 vs South Dakota median

District size

880 students

Much larger than South Dakota median

About Canton School District 41-1

Canton School District 41-1 is a Canton, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 880 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $11,514 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Canton School District 41-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lawrence Elementary - 02, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Canton School District 41-1 students show an average math proficiency of 52.9% and ELA proficiency of 62.4%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Canton School District 41-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 52.9%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 62.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Canton School District 41-1 with test data.

Schools in Canton School District 41-1

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Canton
Total Enrollment
880
Teachers (FTE)
63
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Canton School District 41-1?

Canton School District 41-1 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Canton School District 41-1?

The average composite rating for Canton School District 41-1 is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Canton School District 41-1?

Canton School District 41-1 spends $11,514 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Canton School District 41-1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Canton School District 41-1 is 14:1.

What is the top-rated school in Canton School District 41-1?

Lawrence Elementary - 02 is the highest-rated school in Canton School District 41-1 with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Canton School District 41-1?

Across schools in Canton School District 41-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Canton School District 41-1 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Canton School District 41-1 has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
52.9%
ELA Proficiency
62.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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