At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 191
411
Total Enrollment
State avg: 38%
22%-15.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Lawrence Elementary - 02 is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Canton, South Dakota. The school enrolls 411 students. It is part of the Canton School District 41-1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 38% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCanton School District 41-1
County46083
CityCanton
ZIP57013
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID461056000108
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment411
White93.2%
Hispanic / Latino2.2%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
93.2%
Hispanic
2.2%
Black
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
2.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.