For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 366 students in Canton-Galva School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Canton-Galva School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
366 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canton-Galva School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#267 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
87%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,057 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,314 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,057
$16,276
Spending / Student
$14,314
$17,192
Best Canton-Galva School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton-galva Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 S. Santa Fe
Galva, KS 67443
(620) 654-3321
Galva, KS 67443
(620) 654-3321
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 S. Kansas
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton-Galva School District?
Canton-Galva School District manages 2 public schools serving 366 students.
What is the rank of Canton-Galva School District?
Canton-Galva School District is ranked #271 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton-Galva School District?
87% of Canton-Galva School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton-Galva School District?
Canton-Galva School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Canton-Galva School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,314 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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