At a glance
Reported students
140
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado other enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 143 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
324
Canon Elementary School: 140 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
23.3:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6.13
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Canon Elementary School
Canon Elementary School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Colorado Springs. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E. NCES reports 140 students for 2024–25.
Among 143 combined / other schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 166 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.3:1, above the Colorado median of 16.2:1 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 (64.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Canon Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 23.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White64.3%
- Hispanic16.4%
- Black2.1%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.6%
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 Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Zebulon Pike Youth Services Center
Other · Grades 04–12
24 reported students
Skyway Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
301 reported students
Pinon Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
315 reported students
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
324 reported students
Broadmoor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
327 reported students
Gold Camp Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
435 reported students
Public schools near Canon Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebulon Pike Youth Services Center Other · Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E | 04–12 | 24 | 1.8 mi |
| Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind Other · Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind | PK–12 | 167 | 3.4 mi |
| Widefield District 3 Preschool Other · School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of | PK–PK | 379 | 6.1 mi |
| The Haven School Other · School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of | KG–12 | 240 | 6.2 mi |
| Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs Other · Charter · State Charter School Institute | KG–12 | 677 | 6.6 mi |
| Thomas MacLaren School Other · Charter · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | KG–12 | 975 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Canon Elementary School
What grades does Canon Elementary School serve?
Canon Elementary School reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E.
How many students attend Canon Elementary School?
Canon Elementary School reported 140 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 143 Colorado combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Canon Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 23.3:1, based on 140 students and 6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Canon Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Canon Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Canon Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Canon Elementary School in?
Canon Elementary School is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E, based in Colorado Springs, CO, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Canon Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Zebulon Pike Youth Services Center (1.8 mi), Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind (3.4 mi), Widefield District 3 Preschool (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.