Serving 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Canon School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Canon School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 171 square miles in Black Canyon City, AZ, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-15 minutes and an average distance of 6.5 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 23.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canon School's student population of 117 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Canon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canon School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1090 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
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
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canon School's ranking?
Canon School is ranked #1090 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Canon School?
117 students attend Canon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Canon School 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 School?
Canon School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Canon School offer ?
Canon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canon School part of?
Canon School is part of Canon Elementary District (4484).
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