- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canyon Country, CA
Mint Canyon Community Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mint Canyon Community Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063822006447
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mint Canyon Community Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Canyon Country · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mint Canyon Community Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mint Canyon Community Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Canyon Country, CA.
School address
District: Sulphur Springs Union · California
NCES ID 063822006447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Mint Canyon Community Elementary shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 063822006447 · Canyon Country, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 23.6:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Fair Oaks Ranch Community (866 students)
Mint Canyon Community Elementary shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mint Canyon 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
Mint Canyon Community Elementary
472 students
What this shows Mint Canyon Community Elementary reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mint Canyon Community Elementary compares
Mint Canyon 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.9%
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
White 9.5%
African American 6.1%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Mint Canyon 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 Mint Canyon 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Oak Community | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mint Canyon 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
Canyon Springs Community Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 28.6:1 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mint Canyon Community Elementary
How many students attend Mint Canyon Community Elementary?
Mint Canyon Community Elementary has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canyon Country, CA. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mint Canyon Community Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mint Canyon Community Elementary is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mint Canyon Community Elementary?
68.6% of students at Mint Canyon Community Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mint Canyon Community Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mint Canyon Community Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in Canyon Country, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mint Canyon Community Elementary?
Mint Canyon Community Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Mint Canyon Community Elementary rank among elementary schools in Canyon Country?
By Resource Investment Index, Mint Canyon Community Elementary ranks #9 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 Mint Canyon 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.