Very Good
#485 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 27% in state
Canon Exploratory School
Elementary School · Fremont Re-1 · Canon City, CO
A Fremont Re-1 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2855 NORTH 9TH STREET, Canon City, CO 81212
- Math 38% vs CO 39% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Canon Exploratory School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Canon Exploratory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,545
Median home value
$286,300
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Harrison SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Mount View Core Knowledge Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Canon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–11 | 2.4 mi | 43 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Fremont Re-1
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canon Exploratory School is listed in Fremont Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canon Exploratory School
Canon Exploratory School is a public elementary school in Canon City, CO, part of Fremont Re-1, serving approximately 312 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #485 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canon Exploratory School
What grades does Canon Exploratory School serve?
Canon Exploratory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Canon Exploratory School?
Canon Exploratory School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canon Exploratory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canon Exploratory School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canon Exploratory School rank in CO?
Canon Exploratory School ranks #485 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Canon Exploratory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Canon Exploratory School 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 Canon Exploratory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canon Exploratory School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Canon Exploratory School a charter school?
No, Canon Exploratory School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canon Exploratory School a Title I school?
No, Canon Exploratory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canon Exploratory School?
54.8% of students at Canon Exploratory School 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
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fremont County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (719) 276-6050
- Area population (ZIP 81212)
- 32,355
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 81212; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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