D C Cannon Elementary School serves 815 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 88%
- Reading Proficiency: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
D C Cannon Elementary School's student population of 815 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
815 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of D C Cannon Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)88%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)84%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
47%
54%
White
47%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend D C Cannon Elementary School?
815 students attend D C Cannon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of D C Cannon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of D C Cannon Elementary School?
D C Cannon Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does D C Cannon Elementary School offer ?
D C Cannon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is D C Cannon Elementary School part of?
D C Cannon Elementary School is part of Quinlan Independent School District.
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