Canadian Elementary School

500 Dogwood
Canadian, TX 79014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Canadian Elementary School serves 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Canadian Elementary serves the southern part of the Canadian, TX school district, covering an extensive area of approximately 724.3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 16.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, reaching up to 24.2 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Canadian Elementary School's student population of 165 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
165 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1901
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Canadian Elementary School is 0.53, 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)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
6%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
50%
54%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
47%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
53%
0.53

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
7.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Canadian Elementary School?
165 students attend Canadian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Canadian Elementary School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canadian Elementary School?
Canadian Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Canadian Elementary School offer ?
Canadian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Canadian Elementary School part of?
Canadian Elementary School is part of Canadian Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Canadian Elementary serves the southern part of the Canadian, TX school district, covering an extensive area of approximately 724.3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 16.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, reaching up to 24.2 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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