- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canon City, CO
Canon Exploratory School
Federal NCES profile for Canon Exploratory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080279001433
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canon Exploratory School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Canon City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Canon Exploratory School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canon Exploratory School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Canon City, CO.
School address
District: Fremont Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080279001433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Canon Exploratory School shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 080279001433 · Canon City, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 15:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Canon City High School (936 students)
Canon Exploratory School shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Canon Exploratory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canon City Hig
Canon City High School
936 students
- Harrison Schoo
Harrison School
472 students
- Canon City Mid
Canon City Middle School
382 students
- Washington Ele 319
Washington Elementary School
319 students
- This school 316
Canon Exploratory School
316 students
- Mckinley Eleme 262
Mckinley Elementary School
262 students
What this shows Canon Exploratory School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canon Exploratory School compares
Canon Exploratory School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Colorado - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,112
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Canon Exploratory School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fremont Re-1 reports $14,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canon Exploratory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canon City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canon Exploratory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canon Exploratory School
How many students attend Canon Exploratory School?
Canon Exploratory School has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canon City, CO. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canon Exploratory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canon Exploratory School is 15:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canon Exploratory School?
39.6% of students at Canon Exploratory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canon Exploratory School?
The largest demographic group at Canon Exploratory School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Canon City, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canon Exploratory School?
Canon Exploratory School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canon Exploratory School rank among elementary schools in Canon City?
By Resource Investment Index, Canon Exploratory School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Canon City, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Canon City on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Re-1?
Besides Canon Exploratory School, Fremont Re-1 also operates Canon City High School (936 students), Harrison School (472 students), and Canon City Middle School (382 students). See the Fremont Re-1 district page for the complete list.