At a glance
Reported students
178
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
129
Grand Canyon Elementary: 178 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
10.1:1 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
- 179
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Grand Canyon Elementary
Grand Canyon Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Grand Canyon Village. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Grand Canyon Unified District (4194). NCES reports 178 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, below 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 (38.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.1%). English learners represent 7.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Grand Canyon Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.6 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.2%
- Hispanic33.1%
- Black0%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native25.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
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
Not reported as 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 Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Grand Canyon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAVIAT - Grand Canyon High School High · Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec (79381) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Grand Canyon High School High · Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) | 09–12 | 80 | under 0.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Grand Canyon Elementary
What grades does Grand Canyon Elementary serve?
Grand Canyon Elementary reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194).
How many students attend Grand Canyon Elementary?
Grand Canyon Elementary reported 178 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 179 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Grand Canyon Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 178 students and 17.6 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 Grand Canyon Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Grand Canyon Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Grand Canyon Elementary in?
Grand Canyon Elementary is part of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194), based in Grand Canyon Village, AZ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Grand Canyon Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include CAVIAT - Grand Canyon High School (under 0.1 mi), Grand Canyon High School (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.