- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Avondale, AZ
Canyon Breeze Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Breeze Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040621002006
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Breeze Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Breeze Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Breeze Elementary ranks #4 of 8 schools in Avondale, AZ.
School address
District: Pendergast Elementary District (4283) · Arizona
NCES ID 040621002006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Canyon Breeze Elementary held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 040621002006 · Avondale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 18.3:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Lakes Elementary School (941 students)
Canyon Breeze Elementary held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Canyon Breeze Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Lakes E
Garden Lakes Elementary School
941 students
- Westwind Eleme
Westwind Elementary School
932 students
- Copper King El
Copper King Elementary
738 students
- Desert Horizon
Desert Horizon Elementary School
690 students
- Desert Mirage
Desert Mirage Elementary School
675 students
- This school
Canyon Breeze Elementary
640 students
What this shows Canyon Breeze Elementary reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Breeze Elementary compares
Canyon Breeze Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 3% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in Arizona - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.2%
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
$10,225
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.8%
African American 12.3%
White 11.9%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Canyon Breeze Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pendergast Elementary District (4283) reports $10,225 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon Breeze Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwind Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copper King Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Horizon Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Mirage Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Breeze Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Avondale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Breeze Elementary
How many students attend Canyon Breeze Elementary?
Canyon Breeze Elementary has 640 students enrolled. It is a public school in Avondale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Breeze Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Breeze Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Breeze Elementary?
46.9% of students at Canyon Breeze Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Breeze Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Breeze Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment, in Avondale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Breeze Elementary?
Canyon Breeze Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Canyon Breeze Elementary rank among schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Breeze Elementary ranks #4 of 8 schools in Avondale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Avondale on the city page.
What other schools are in Pendergast Elementary District (4283)?
Besides Canyon Breeze Elementary, Pendergast Elementary District (4283) also operates Garden Lakes Elementary School (941 students), Westwind Elementary School (932 students), and Copper King Elementary (738 students). See the Pendergast Elementary District (4283) district page for the complete list.