Very Good
#2469 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
Canyon Elementary
Elementary School · Canyon Elementary · Canyon, CA
An elementary school in Canyon, CA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 187, Canyon, CA 94516
- Math 61% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Canyon Elementary score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Canyon Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low243/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$786,800
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
68.6%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| The Saklan SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| The Saklan SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Los Perales ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 370 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canyon Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,508NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 0.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canyon Elementary is listed in Canyon Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canyon Elementary
Canyon Elementary is a public elementary school in Canyon, CA, part of Canyon Elementary, serving approximately 69 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,469 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canyon Elementary
What grades does Canyon Elementary serve?
Canyon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Canyon Elementary?
Canyon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Elementary is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canyon Elementary rank in CA?
Canyon Elementary ranks #2,469 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Canyon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Canyon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Canyon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Canyon Elementary a charter school?
No, Canyon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canyon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Canyon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canyon Elementary?
18.8% of students at Canyon Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 69
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (925) 376-4671
- Area population (ZIP 94516)
- 208
- Area median age
- 55.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94516; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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