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D C Cannon Elementary School

315 S Business 34
Quinlan, TX 75474
(School attendance zone shown in map)
D C Cannon Elementary School serves 793 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 793 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 88%
  • : 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

D C Cannon Elementary School's student population of 793 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
793 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

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.
This School
State Level (TX)
(10-11)
88%
84%
(10-11)
84%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
51%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
793 students attend D C Cannon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of D C Cannon Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 793 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 88%
  • : 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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