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Canon Elementary District (4484) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 117 students in Canon Elementary District (4484). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Canon Elementary District (4484) have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,478 Schools
# Students
117 Students
1,110,658 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
62,141 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canon Elementary District (4484), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#322 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.9%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.66
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
17%
49%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
71%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,333 is higher than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,513 is higher than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,333
$11,558
Spending / Student
$19,513
$11,459
Best Canon Elementary District (4484) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canon School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34360 So. School Loop Rd.
Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
(623) 374-5588
Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
(623) 374-5588
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canon Elementary District (4484)?
Canon Elementary District (4484) manages 1 public schools serving 117 students.
What is the rank of Canon Elementary District (4484)?
Canon Elementary District (4484) is ranked #334 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canon Elementary District (4484)?
71% of Canon Elementary District (4484) students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canon Elementary District (4484)?
Canon Elementary District (4484) has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Canon Elementary District (4484)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,513 is higher than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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