At a glance
Reported students
316
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
317.5
Canon Exploratory School: 316 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. 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
- 340
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.92
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18:1
What the reported data says about Canon Exploratory School
Canon Exploratory School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Canon City. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Fremont Re-1. NCES reports 316 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 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 (77.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.2%). English learners represent 0.3% 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 Canon Exploratory School
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.5 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 1 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
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White77.8%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
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
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 Fremont Re-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
319 reported students
McKinley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
262 reported students
Lincoln School of Science and Technology
Elementary · Grades KG–05
254 reported students
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
250 reported students
Harrison School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
472 reported students
Canon City Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
382 reported students
Public schools near Canon Exploratory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary School Elementary · Fremont Re-1 | KG–05 | 319 | 1.4 mi |
| Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School Elementary · Charter · Fremont Re-1 | PK–08 | 250 | 1.8 mi |
| Harrison School Elementary · Fremont Re-1 | KG–08 | 472 | 1.8 mi |
| Lincoln School of Science and Technology Elementary · Fremont Re-1 | KG–05 | 254 | 2.4 mi |
| McKinley Elementary School Elementary · Fremont Re-1 | PK–05 | 262 | 2.9 mi |
| Fremont Elementary School Elementary · Fremont Re-2 | PK–06 | 441 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Canon Exploratory School
What grades does Canon Exploratory School serve?
Canon Exploratory School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fremont Re-1.
How many students attend Canon Exploratory School?
Canon Exploratory School reported 316 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 340 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Canon Exploratory School?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 316 students and 20.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Canon Exploratory School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Canon Exploratory School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fremont Re-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Canon Exploratory School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.2% 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 Exploratory School in?
Canon Exploratory School is part of Fremont Re-1, based in Canon City, CO, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Canon Exploratory School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington Elementary School (1.4 mi), Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School (1.8 mi), Harrison School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.