Canon School

Canon Elementary District (4484)
34360 So. School Loop Rd.
Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
131 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Canon Elementary School, located in Black Canyon City, Arizona, serves as the primary educational hub for the local community, operating under the Canon Elementary School District. As a smaller, rural school, it emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where students from kindergarten through eighth grade receive individualized attention in a supportive environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while leveraging its unique location to foster a sense of civic engagement and local pride among its student body.

Beyond core academics, Canon School is committed to the holistic development of its students, often focusing on character education and extracurricular opportunities that help prepare them for high school transition. The district maintains a strong connection with the Black Canyon City community, acting as a focal point for local events and school-family partnerships. By maintaining small class sizes and a dedicated staff, the school aims to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
131
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    103 (78.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (14.5 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    3 (2.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Canon Elementary District (4484)
Phone: (623)374-5588
Website: http://www.canon50.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 16
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 11
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
New River Elementary School
Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
201 Students
48827 N BLACK CANYON HWY
PHOENIX, AZ 85087 (9.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th