Enrollment
640
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon Breeze Elementary compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyon Breeze Elementary
Canyon Breeze Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Avondale, Arizona, enrolling 640 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.9% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 640 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 330 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #213.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 640 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pendergast Elementary District (4283) spends $9,983 per pupil, 24% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Avondale's public schools, it stands alongside Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School (482 students): Canyon Breeze Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 16.6:1).
Pendergast Elementary District (4283) also operates Garden Lakes Elementary School (941 students) and Westwind Elementary School (932 students) alongside Canyon Breeze Elementary.
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 Canyon Breeze Elementary compares
Canyon Breeze Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,983
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pendergast Elementary District (4283), which includes Canyon Breeze Elementary.
$9,983
Per student
-24%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 49.4%
Federal 22.5%
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 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
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~640 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Canyon Breeze Elementary a good school?
Canyon Breeze Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona 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 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.
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