Enrollment
316
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canon Exploratory School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canon Exploratory School
Canon Exploratory School is a mid-sized elementary school in Canon City, Colorado, enrolling 316 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.6% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 316 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 299 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #234, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fremont Re-1 spends $12,716 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fremont Re-1 also operates Canon City High School (936 students) and Harrison School (472 students) alongside Canon Exploratory 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 Exploratory School compares
Canon Exploratory 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,716
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Re-1, which includes Canon Exploratory School.
$12,716
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 51.1%
Federal 18.1%
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 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
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~316 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Canon Exploratory School a good school?
Canon Exploratory School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 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.
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