Canyon Elementary School

www.peoriaunified.org/canyon

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Canyon Elementary School, located in Glendale, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Peoria Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a supportive social atmosphere. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for future educational success by emphasizing core subjects while integrating essential technology and critical thinking skills into the classroom experience.

Beyond academics, Canyon Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and student well-being. The school encourages a collaborative partnership between parents, staff, and the neighborhood to create a holistic learning experience. With a commitment to character development and school spirit, Canyon Elementary strives to be a nurturing place where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop as well-rounded, responsible citizens.

294

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	117
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	7

White
161 (54.8 %)
Hispanic
117 (39.8 %)
Two or More
7 (2.4 %)
Black
5 (1.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.4 %)

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:	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Phone:	(623)412-5050
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/canyon
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 36

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 28