At a glance
Reported students
905
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617.5
Canyon Rim Elementary: 905 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 739
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.03
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Canyon Rim Elementary
Canyon Rim Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Mesa. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Gilbert Unified District (4239). NCES reports 905 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, close to the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.4%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Canyon Rim Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.1%
- Hispanic28.4%
- Black3.8%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Greenfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
919 reported students
Augusta Ranch Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
855 reported students
Meridian
Elementary · Grades PK–06
850 reported students
Neely Traditional Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–06
805 reported students
Highland Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
787 reported students
Ashland Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
741 reported students
Public schools near Canyon Rim Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Ranch Elementary Elementary · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | PK–06 | 855 | 0.5 mi |
| Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa Elementary · Charter · Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa (834265) | KG–08 | 1,066 | 1.4 mi |
| Boulder Creek Elementary Elementary · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | PK–06 | 461 | 1.9 mi |
| Imagine East Mesa Elementary Elementary · Charter · East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401) | KG–06 | 611 | 2.2 mi |
| Meridian Elementary · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | PK–06 | 850 | 2.3 mi |
| Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark Elementary · Charter · Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) | KG–08 | 294 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Rim Elementary
What grades does Canyon Rim Elementary serve?
Canyon Rim Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gilbert Unified District (4239).
How many students attend Canyon Rim Elementary?
Canyon Rim Elementary reported 905 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 739 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Canyon Rim Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 905 students and 54.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Canyon Rim Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Canyon Rim Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gilbert Unified District (4239) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Canyon Rim Elementary in?
Canyon Rim Elementary is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), based in Gilbert, AZ, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Canyon Rim Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Augusta Ranch Elementary (0.5 mi), Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa (1.4 mi), Boulder Creek Elementary (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.