Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences

Elementary No virtual instruction Canton, MS Grades PK–05 Rural: Fringe Jackson, MS SchoolScore™ C (65)
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Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences
Canton, MS 39046
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (65)
378
Students
24.0
Teachers
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
(601)855-7819
Phone
http://cantonschools.net
Website

Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences is a public school administered by the Canton Public Schools district in Canton, MISSISSIPPI, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 378 students enrolled; a 15.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Elementary School Average
Enrollment
378.0
State avg: 458.0
▼ 17% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.75:1
State avg: 15:1
▲ 5% worse
Free Lunch %
98.9%
State avg: 80.4%
▲ 23% worse
School Details
School Name
Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences
NCESSCH ID
280090001285
State School ID
MS-4520-4520020
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
357 Old Yazoo Road
City
Canton
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39046
County
Madison County
Metro Area
Jackson, MS
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
2802
State Leg. Upper
28022
State Leg. Lower
28057
Latitude
32.62726
Longitude
-90.09178
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
378
Total Students
👩‍🏫
24.0
Teachers FTE
📐
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
24.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)24.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 374 98.9%
Not Applicable 179 47.4%
District Info
District Name
Canton Public Schools
LEAID
2800900
State LEA ID
MS-4520
Phone
(601)859-4110
Website
http://cantonschools.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Canton
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$53,894K
Federal Revenue
$15,743K
State Revenue
$17,919K
Local Revenue
$20,232K
Total Expenditure
$47,513K
Instruction Exp.
$21,133K
Support Services
$15,451K
Other Current Exp.
$2,640K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences

1
Nichols Middle School
Canton · Middle
2.5 mi
2
CANTON EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER
Canton · Other
2.5 mi
3
McNeal Elementary School
Canton · Elementary
2.9 mi
4
CANTON CAREER CENTER
Canton · High
3.3 mi
5
SR1 COLLEGE PREP & STEM ACADEMY
Canton · Elementary
3.4 mi
6
Canton Elementary School
Canton · Elementary
4.6 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences?
378 students are enrolled at Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences have?
Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences has 24.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences serve?
Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences serves grades PK through 05.
Is Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences a charter school?
Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences is not a charter school.
What metro area is Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences located in?
Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences is located in the Jackson, MS metropolitan area.
What school district does Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences belong to?
Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences is part of the Canton Public Schools school district.
How much does Canton Public Schools spend per student?
The Canton Public Schools district spends approximately $125,695,767 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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