F S Banford Elementary School
Canton, NY · Canton Central School District · Grades PK-4
1,057th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 55%▲ Improving
F S Banford Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks F S Banford Elementary School 1,057th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 55% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2019 to 55th in 2025 — improving.
F S Banford Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
F S Banford Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 408 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 91.9% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 3.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.4% | 2.7% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near F S Banford Elementary School
Typical home value $194K in zip 13617 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near F S Banford Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Lawrence Avenue Elementary SchoolPotsdam Central School District · 10.6 mi away454th of 2,326
ELA 74% · Math 75% - 3Madrid-Waddington Elementary SchoolMadrid-Waddington Central School District · 12.6 mi away1,653rd of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 47% - 3Norwood-Norfolk Elementary SchoolNorwood-Norfolk Central School District · 14.6 mi away1,756th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 46% - 5John F Kennedy SchoolOgdensburg City School District · 16.2 mi away1,391st of 2,326
ELA 50% · Math 51% - 2Edwards-Knox Elementary SchoolEdwards-Knox Central School District · 16.8 mi away2,086th of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 28% - 6Madill SchoolOgdensburg City School District · 17.2 mi away1,074th of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 57% - 3Parishville-Hopkinton Elementary SchoolParishville-Hopkinton Central School District · 17.6 mi away1,668th of 2,326
ELA 43% · Math 45% - 1Gouverneur Elementary SchoolGouverneur Central School District · 23 mi away2,096th of 2,326
ELA 26% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is F S Banford Elementary School in?
F S Banford Elementary School is part of the Canton Central School District district in Canton, New York.
Is F S Banford Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks F S Banford Elementary School 1,057th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of F S Banford Elementary School?
White 92%, Two or more races 3%, Hispanic 3%, Asian 2% (408 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near F S Banford Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 13617 is $194K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.