Canyon Ridge School

17359 W SURPRISE FARMS LOOP N
SURPRISE, AZ 85388

944 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Canyon Ridge School is a K-8 institution located in Surprise, Arizona, operating under the Dysart Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a structured learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Its campus is integrated into the Surprise Farms community, serving as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes the transition from elementary foundations to middle school preparedness.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Canyon Ridge School focuses on creating a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities and community involvement. The school maintains a strong emphasis on technology integration and collaborative learning, aiming to prepare students for the demands of high school. By encouraging parental involvement and maintaining high expectations for student conduct, Canyon Ridge seeks to cultivate a supportive culture that helps students achieve both personal and educational success.

944

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon Ridge School
Demographic	Student Count
White	523
Hispanic	266
Black	56
Asian	20
Two or More	69
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
523 (55.4 %)
Hispanic
266 (28.2 %)
Two or More
69 (7.3 %)
Black
56 (5.9 %)
Asian
20 (2.1 %)
American Indian
7 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

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:	Dysart Unified District (4243)
Phone:	(623)523-8450
Website:	http://dysart.org/canyonridge
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	944
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 91

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 112

Grade 6 118

Grade 7 102

Grade 8 119