Enrollment
764
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Irvine, CA
Canyon View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Canyon View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 068450007598
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon View Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #13 of 35
- elementary schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.6:1
- large classes for California
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon View Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon View Elementary ranks #13 of 35 elementary schools in Irvine, CA.
School address
District: Irvine Unified · California
NCES ID 068450007598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon View Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyon View Elementary
Canyon View Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Irvine, California, enrolling 764 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.6:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 42% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.5% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the California average.
Enrollment of 764 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 801 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #148.
Its student body is led by Asian (70%) and White (15%) (diversity index 48/100).
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Irvine Unified spends $13,289 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Irvine's elementary schools, it stands alongside Orchard Hills (1,373 students): Canyon View Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.6:1 vs 29.2:1).
Irvine Unified also operates Portola High (2,693 students) and University High (2,307 students) alongside Canyon View 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 View Elementary compares
Canyon View 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 | 30.6:1 | ▲ 42% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
30.6:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
Asian 70.0%
White 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Canyon View Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Irvine Unified, which includes Canyon View Elementary.
$13,289
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 31.0%
Federal 6.6%
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 View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portola High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irvine High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,232
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Irvine
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Orchard Hills
Standard public school
1,373 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Woodbury Elementary
Standard public school
1,095 students 31.3:1 students per teacher
Beacon Park
Standard public school
1,065 students 29.6:1 students per teacher
Stonegate Elementary
Standard public school
1,037 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Cypress Village Elementary
Standard public school
1,007 students 28:1 students per teacher
Solis Park
Standard public school
972 students 60.8:1 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 (~764 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Canyon View Elementary
How many students attend Canyon View Elementary?
Canyon View Elementary has 764 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Irvine, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon View Elementary is 30.6:1, which is 42% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 95% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon View Elementary?
10.5% of students at Canyon View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Canyon View Elementary is Asian at 70.0% of enrollment, in Irvine, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon View Elementary?
Canyon View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon View Elementary ranks #13 of 35 elementary schools in Irvine, 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 Irvine on the city page.
Is Canyon View Elementary a good school?
Canyon View Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. 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 Irvine Unified?
Besides Canyon View Elementary, Irvine Unified also operates Portola High (2,693 students), University High (2,307 students), and Northwood High (2,244 students). See the Irvine Unified district page for the complete list.
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