Canon Elementary School

Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E
1201 WEST CHEYENNE ROAD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906
131 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Canon Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the Broadmoor area of Colorado Springs, operating under the Colorado Springs School District 11. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the development of strong character. The school benefits from a scenic location near the base of the mountains, which often informs its community-oriented atmosphere and commitment to local engagement.

Academically, Canon Elementary places a strong emphasis on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating opportunities for creative and social-emotional growth. The faculty and staff prioritize fostering a partnership with parents and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure student success. By maintaining relatively small class sizes and a dedicated focus on individual student progress, the school aims to prepare children for the challenges of middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning within a safe and inclusive setting.
131
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    96 (73.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (15.3 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (5.3 %)
  • Asian
    6 (4.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E
Phone: (719)475-6140
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 21
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 131
Gender Ratio
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