Enrollment
140
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canon Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canon Elementary School
Canon Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 140 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 140 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 54/100).
The surrounding Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E spends $11,912 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E also operates Cheyenne Mountain High School (1,275 students) and Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School (604 students) alongside Canon Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canon Elementary School compares
Canon Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E, which includes Canon Elementary School.
$11,912
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.3%
State 36.3%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,275
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~140 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Canon Elementary School a good school?
Canon Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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