- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canyon Country, CA
Canyon Springs Community Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Springs Community Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063822010249
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Springs Community Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Canyon Country · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Springs Community Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Springs Community Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Canyon Country, CA.
School address
District: Sulphur Springs Union · California
NCES ID 063822010249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Canyon Springs Community Elementary shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 063822010249 · Canyon Country, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 22.5:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Fair Oaks Ranch Community (866 students)
Canyon Springs Community Elementary shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Canyon Springs Community Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fair Oaks Ranc
Fair Oaks Ranch Community
866 students
- Pinetree Commu
Pinetree Community Elementary
650 students
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary
586 students
- Mitchell Commu
Mitchell Community Elementary
569 students
- Golden Oak Com
Golden Oak Community
533 students
- This school
Canyon Springs Community Elementary
496 students
What this shows Canyon Springs Community Elementary reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Springs Community Elementary compares
Canyon Springs Community Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$15,214
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.9%
White 5.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Canyon Springs Community Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sulphur Springs Union reports $15,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon Springs Community Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Ranch Community | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinetree Community Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Springs Community Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Community Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Oak Community | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Springs Community Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Canyon Country
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pinetree Community Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Skyblue Mesa Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Mitchell Community Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Mint Canyon Community Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 23.6:1 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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Springs Community Elementary
How many students attend Canyon Springs Community Elementary?
Canyon Springs Community Elementary has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canyon Country, CA. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Springs Community Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Springs Community Elementary is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Springs Community Elementary?
64.4% of students at Canyon Springs Community Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Springs Community Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Springs Community Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment, in Canyon Country, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Springs Community Elementary?
Canyon Springs Community Elementary 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 Springs Community Elementary rank among elementary schools in Canyon Country?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Springs Community Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Canyon Country, 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 Canyon Country on the city page.
What other schools are in Sulphur Springs Union?
Besides Canyon Springs Community Elementary, Sulphur Springs Union also operates Fair Oaks Ranch Community (866 students), Pinetree Community Elementary (650 students), and Sulphur Springs Community Elementary (586 students). See the Sulphur Springs Union district page for the complete list.