Paradise Canyon Elementary School

471 Knight Way
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.lcusd.org

Paradise Canyon Elementary School serves 680 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 680 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Math Proficiency
: 86%
Reading Proficiency
: 87%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paradise Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Paradise Canyon Elementary School's student population of 680 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2021

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

680 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Paradise Canyon Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Paradise Canyon Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Paradise Canyon Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

86%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

87%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

33%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

13%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

n/a

White

41%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.70

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

La Canada Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paradise Canyon Elementary School's ranking?

Paradise Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Paradise Canyon Elementary School often compared to?

Paradise Canyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Canada Elementary School, Palm Crest Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Paradise Canyon Elementary School?

680 students attend Paradise Canyon Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

41% of Paradise Canyon Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Paradise Canyon Elementary School?

Paradise Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Paradise Canyon Elementary School offer ?

Paradise Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Paradise Canyon Elementary School part of?

Paradise Canyon Elementary School is part of La Canada Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break - No School (Events)

April 03, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School (Events)

June 02, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 680 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Math Proficiency
: 86%
Reading Proficiency
: 87%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education