SUN CANYON SCHOOL

Sun Canyon School is a public elementary school that is part of the Fowler Elementary District (4273) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 675 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Sun Canyon School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sun Canyon School is a public elementary school located in the Laveen area of Phoenix, Arizona, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Laveen Elementary School District, the school is situated in a growing suburban community and focuses on providing a foundational education that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus is designed to serve the local neighborhood, emphasizing a supportive environment that encourages both academic growth and social development among its diverse student body.

The school places a significant emphasis on community involvement and academic standards aligned with state benchmarks. Beyond the core curriculum, Sun Canyon often incorporates extracurricular activities and programs intended to foster student engagement and personal responsibility. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and teacher-student interaction, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the needs of its young learners while fostering a sense of belonging within the Laveen school community.

For more information, contact Sun Canyon School at (623) 707-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8150 W. Durango
Phoenix, AZ 85043
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SUN CANYON SCHOOL is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 675 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
675
Teachers:
31.55
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 675 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SUN CANYON SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
73.3%
Black or African American
10.4%
White
8.7%
Two or more races
4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.