Canyon Ridge Elementary School serves 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Canyon Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canyon Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Canyon Ridge Elementary School's student population of 519 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
519 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Canyon Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Canyon Ridge Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1129 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%

Hispanic
39%
53%

Black
8%
13%

White
32%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canyon Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Canyon Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1129 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Canyon Ridge Elementary School?
519 students attend Canyon Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Canyon Ridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Ridge Elementary School?
Canyon Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Canyon Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Canyon Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Canyon Ridge Elementary School part of?
Canyon Ridge Elementary School is part of North East Independent School District.
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