Enrollment
496
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon Springs Community Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyon Springs Community Elementary
Canyon Springs Community Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Canyon Country, California, enrolling 496 students.
At 22.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.4% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 496 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,997 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #134, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Sulphur Springs Union spends $13,014 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Canyon Country's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pinetree Community Elementary (650 students): Canyon Springs Community Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.5:1 vs 28.3:1).
Sulphur Springs Union also operates Fair Oaks Ranch Community (866 students) and Pinetree Community Elementary (650 students) alongside Canyon Springs Community 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 Springs Community Elementary compares
Canyon Springs Community Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sulphur Springs Union, which includes Canyon Springs Community Elementary.
$13,014
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 55.4%
Federal 7.2%
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 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
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~496 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Canyon Springs Community Elementary a good school?
Canyon Springs Community Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California 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 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.
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