- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Monica, CA
Canyon Charter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Charter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002894Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Charter Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Santa Monica · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Charter Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Charter Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Santa Monica, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Canyon Charter Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 062271002894 · Santa Monica, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
391 enr · 23:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Canyon Charter Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Canyon Charter Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 391
Canyon Charter Elementary
391 students
What this shows Canyon Charter Elementary reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Charter Elementary compares
Canyon Charter Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
Two or More 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Asian 4.1%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Canyon Charter Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon Charter Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Charter Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Monica
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Will Rogers Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
362 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Charter Elementary
How many students attend Canyon Charter Elementary?
Canyon Charter Elementary has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Monica, CA. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Charter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Charter Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Charter Elementary?
8.4% of students at Canyon Charter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Charter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Charter Elementary is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Santa Monica, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Charter Elementary?
Canyon Charter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canyon Charter Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Monica?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Charter Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Santa Monica, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Santa Monica on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Canyon Charter Elementary, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.