- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Surprise, AZ
Canyon Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Ridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040269002837
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Ridge School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools.
- #5 of 14
- schools in Surprise · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Ridge School has class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Ridge School ranks #5 of 14 schools in Surprise, AZ.
School address
District: Dysart Unified District (4243) · Arizona
NCES ID 040269002837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Canyon Ridge School held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 040269002837 · Surprise, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,042 enr · 23.7:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Vista High School (2,334 students)
Canyon Ridge School held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Canyon Ridge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Vista H
Valley Vista High School
2,334 students
- Shadow Ridge H
Shadow Ridge High School
2,212 students
- Willow Canyon
Willow Canyon High School
1,901 students
- Dysart High Sc
Dysart High School
1,471 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View
1,045 students
- This school
Canyon Ridge School
1,042 students
What this shows Canyon Ridge School reports 1,042 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Ridge School compares
Canyon Ridge School 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 39% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 51% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,042 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,042
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 91% in Arizona - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$10,550
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 5.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Canyon Ridge School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dysart Unified District (4243) reports $10,550 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon Ridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Vista High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadow Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Canyon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dysart High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Ridge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Surprise
2 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 (~1,042 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Ridge School
How many students attend Canyon Ridge School?
Canyon Ridge School has 1,042 students enrolled. It is a public school in Surprise, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 944 (2022-23) → 985 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Ridge School is 23.7:1, which is 39% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Ridge School?
23.9% of students at Canyon Ridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Ridge School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Surprise, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Ridge School?
Canyon Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Ridge School rank among schools in Surprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Ridge School ranks #5 of 14 schools in Surprise, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Surprise on the city page.
What other schools are in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Besides Canyon Ridge School, Dysart Unified District (4243) also operates Valley Vista High School (2,334 students), Shadow Ridge High School (2,212 students), and Willow Canyon High School (1,901 students). See the Dysart Unified District (4243) district page for the complete list.