Paradise Canyon Elementary

www.pcycougars.net/

657 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Paradise Canyon Elementary, located in the prestigious La Cañada Flintridge community, serves as a cornerstone of the highly regarded La Cañada Unified School District. Known for its academic excellence and rigorous curriculum, the school is consistently ranked among the top-performing elementary schools in California. The campus fosters a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best, supported by a strong partnership between dedicated faculty, staff, and an exceptionally active parent community.

Beyond traditional academics, Paradise Canyon places a significant emphasis on the "whole child," integrating character development and social-emotional learning into daily life. The school prides itself on its "Cougar" spirit, which promotes inclusivity, kindness, and community service. With robust programs in the arts, technology, and enrichment, the school offers a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students for success in the district’s renowned secondary schools and beyond.

657

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paradise Canyon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	75
Black	2
Asian	237
Two or More	91

White
252 (38.4 %)
Asian
237 (36.1 %)
Two or More
91 (13.9 %)
Hispanic
75 (11.4 %)
Black
2 (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:	N/A
District:	La Canada Unified
Phone:	(818)952-8340
Website:	http://www.pcycougars.net/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
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 75

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 114