- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newhall, CA
Wiley Canyon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wiley Canyon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062718004098
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wiley Canyon Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Newhall · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wiley Canyon Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wiley Canyon Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Newhall, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Wiley Canyon Elementary shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 062718004098 · Newhall, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 21.6:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students)
Wiley Canyon Elementary shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wiley Canyon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pico Canyon El
Pico Canyon Elementary
851 students
- Stevenson Ranc
Stevenson Ranch Elementary
764 students
- Valencia Valle
Valencia Valley Elementary
738 students
- Meadows Elemen
Meadows Elementary
729 students
- Oak Hills Elem
Oak Hills Elementary
660 students
- This school
Wiley Canyon Elementary
388 students
What this shows Wiley Canyon Elementary reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wiley Canyon Elementary compares
Wiley Canyon 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$13,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.5%
White 10.8%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Wiley Canyon Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newhall reports $13,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wiley Canyon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Ranch Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valencia Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wiley Canyon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Newhall
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Valley View Community Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Newhall Elementary
Standard public school
493 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Peachland Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary
Standard public school
414 students 23:1 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wiley Canyon Elementary
How many students attend Wiley Canyon Elementary?
Wiley Canyon Elementary has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newhall, CA. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiley Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiley Canyon Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wiley Canyon Elementary?
61.6% of students at Wiley Canyon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wiley Canyon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wiley Canyon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment, in Newhall, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wiley Canyon Elementary?
Wiley Canyon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Wiley Canyon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newhall?
By Resource Investment Index, Wiley Canyon Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Newhall, 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 Newhall on the city page.
What other schools are in Newhall?
Besides Wiley Canyon Elementary, Newhall also operates Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students), Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 students), and Valencia Valley Elementary (738 students). See the Newhall district page for the complete list.