Canyon Elementary School

5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Canyon Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
294 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Canyon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#495 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-44%
32%
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50-54%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
37%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
56%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canyon Elementary School's ranking?
Canyon Elementary School is ranked #495 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Canyon Elementary School?
294 students attend Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Canyon Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Elementary School?
Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Canyon Elementary School part of?
Canyon Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).

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Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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