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Canon Elementary District (4484) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 128 students in Canon Elementary District (4484). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in Canon Elementary District (4484) have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
128 Students
1,123,267 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canon Elementary District (4484), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#322 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.66
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
20%
48%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
72%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,758 is higher than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,836 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,758
$11,429
Spending / Student
$17,836
$11,331
Best Canon Elementary District (4484) ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canon School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34360 So. School Loop Rd.
Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
(623) 374-5588
Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
(623) 374-5588
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canon Elementary District (4484)?
Canon Elementary District (4484) manages 1 public schools serving 128 students.
What is the rank of Canon Elementary District (4484)?
Canon Elementary District (4484) is ranked #335 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canon Elementary District (4484)?
72% of Canon Elementary District (4484) students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canon Elementary District (4484)?
Canon Elementary District (4484) has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Canon Elementary District (4484)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,836 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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