- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Wayne, IN
Cedar Canyon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Canyon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180825002166
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Canyon Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #13 of 32
- schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Canyon Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Canyon Elementary School ranks #13 of 32 schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Northwest Allen County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180825002166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Cedar Canyon Elementary School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 180825002166 · Fort Wayne, IN Other · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 15.4:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll High School (2,623 students)
Cedar Canyon Elementary School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Cedar Canyon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
2,623 students
- Maple Creek Mi 1,024
Maple Creek Middle School
1,024 students
- Carroll Middle 1,004
Carroll Middle School
1,004 students
- Aspen Meadow E 600
Aspen Meadow Elementary School
600 students
- Huntertown Ele 563
Huntertown Elementary School
563 students
- This school 508
Cedar Canyon Elementary School
508 students
What this shows Cedar Canyon Elementary School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Canyon Elementary School compares
Cedar Canyon Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 81% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Cedar Canyon Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Allen County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Canyon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aspen Meadow Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntertown Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Canyon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southwick Elementary School
Standard public school
724 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Harrison Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
612 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Forest Park Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Center Elementary Sch
Standard public school
553 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Northcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Canyon Elementary School
How many students attend Cedar Canyon Elementary School?
Cedar Canyon Elementary School has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Canyon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Canyon Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Canyon Elementary School?
9.4% of students at Cedar Canyon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Canyon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Canyon Elementary School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Canyon Elementary School?
Cedar Canyon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Canyon Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Canyon Elementary School ranks #13 of 32 schools in Fort Wayne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Allen County Schools?
Besides Cedar Canyon Elementary School, Northwest Allen County Schools also operates Carroll High School (2,623 students), Maple Creek Middle School (1,024 students), and Carroll Middle School (1,004 students). See the Northwest Allen County Schools district page for the complete list.