- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Canada, CA
Paradise Canyon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Canyon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062013002409
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Canyon Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in La Canada · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 4.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Paradise Canyon Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Canyon Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in La Canada, CA.
School address
District: La Canada Unified · California
NCES ID 062013002409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Paradise Canyon Elementary held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 062013002409 · La Canada, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
715 enr · 26.5:1 · 4.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: La Canada High (1,989 students)
Paradise Canyon Elementary held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Paradise Canyon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Canada High
La Canada High
1,989 students
- This school 715
Paradise Canyon Elementary
715 students
- Palm Crest Ele 642
Palm Crest Elementary
642 students
- La Canada Elem 633
La Canada Elementary
633 students
What this shows Paradise Canyon Elementary reports 715 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paradise Canyon Elementary compares
Paradise Canyon Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.7% | ▼ 92% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,758
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 596 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.0%
Asian 33.8%
Two or More 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Paradise Canyon Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Canada Unified reports $16,758 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paradise Canyon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Canada High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Crest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Canada Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paradise Canyon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in La Canada
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~715 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Canyon Elementary
How many students attend Paradise Canyon Elementary?
Paradise Canyon Elementary has 715 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Canada, CA. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Canyon Elementary is 26.5:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paradise Canyon Elementary?
4.7% of students at Paradise Canyon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Canyon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Canyon Elementary is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in La Canada, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Canyon Elementary?
Paradise Canyon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Paradise Canyon Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Canada?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Canyon Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in La Canada, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in La Canada Unified?
Besides Paradise Canyon Elementary, La Canada Unified also operates La Canada High (1,989 students), Palm Crest Elementary (642 students), and La Canada Elementary (633 students). See the La Canada Unified district page for the complete list.