- Enrollment
- 1,275
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Canon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Canon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080294000213
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canon Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools.
- #75 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 140
- students enrolled
Canon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canon Elementary School ranks #75 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080294000213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Canon Elementary School held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 080294000213 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 20:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheyenne Mountain High School (1,275 students)
Canon Elementary School held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Canon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cheyenne Mount
Cheyenne Mountain High School
1,275 students
- Cheyenne Mount
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
604 students
- Gold Camp Elem 435
Gold Camp Elementary School
435 students
- Broadmoor Elem 327
Broadmoor Elementary School
327 students
- Cheyenne Mount 324
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
324 students
- This school 140
Canon Elementary School
140 students
What this shows Canon Elementary School reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canon Elementary School compares
Canon Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Colorado - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 13.6%
Asian 2.9%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Canon Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E reports $13,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Mountain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gold Camp Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadmoor Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canon Elementary School
How many students attend Canon Elementary School?
Canon Elementary School has 140 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canon Elementary School is 20:1, which is 20% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Canon Elementary School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canon Elementary School?
Canon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Canon Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Canon Elementary School ranks #75 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E?
Besides Canon Elementary School, Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E also operates Cheyenne Mountain High School (1,275 students), Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School (604 students), and Gold Camp Elementary School (435 students). See the Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E district page for the complete list.