Canyon View Elementary

www.powayusd.com/pusdcves

475 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Canyon View Elementary, located in the Penasquitos neighborhood of San Diego, is a high-performing public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the highly regarded Poway Unified School District, the school is known for its rigorous academic standards and a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus is designed to promote both intellectual and social-emotional growth, utilizing modern educational resources to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Canyon View places a significant focus on student engagement through a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and parent involvement. The school maintains a close partnership with the local community, benefiting from active PTA support that enhances the overall student experience. With a commitment to innovation and character development, Canyon View Elementary consistently ranks as a top-tier school in the region, providing a well-rounded foundation for its diverse student population.

475

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	71
Black	12
Asian	180
Two or More	65
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
180 (37.9 %)
White
144 (30.3 %)
Hispanic
71 (14.9 %)
Two or More
65 (13.7 %)
Black
12 (2.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Poway Unified
Phone:	(858)484-0981
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusdcves
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 97

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 82