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Parents: what's one thing you'd want the Canyon View Elementary administration to hear?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
505
Elementary
DISTRICT 607 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POWAY UNIFIED·NCES 063153009180
Canyon View Elementary
9225 Adolphia St., San Diego, CA 92129 · (858) 484-0981 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL505 STUDENTS
A-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 75% of California public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
20.4:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.1:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
16%
79 students
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 122 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 64 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 80 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 79 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 80 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 80 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (122) is 53% larger than its 5th grade class (80).
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
73.2%
CA avg 49.1% . +3.2pp since 2014
Math
76.0%
CA avg 37.7% . +11.0pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 73 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 76 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 3 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 11 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 45.1% | 28.1% | 16.1% | 10.7% |
| Math | 52.4% | 23.6% | 15.6% | 8.4% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 73.2% | 76.0% |
| 2023-24 | 73.3% | 75.5% |
| 2022-23 | 74.8% | 77.4% |
| 2021-22 | 78.3% | 77.9% |
| 2018-19 | 76.7% | 75.4% |
| 2017-18 | 79.0% | 75.3% |
| 2016-17 | 67.5% | 65.0% |
| 2015-16 | 80.0% | 73.0% |
| 2014-15 | 70.0% | 65.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
74.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
70.4%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+4.1pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 74% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 70% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Canyon View Elementary
Canyon View Elementary's state test result (74.5% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon View Elementary this school | 505 | 15.6% | 74.5% |
| Stone Creek Elementary Irvine | 506 | 17.6% | 77.3% |
| Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley Lake Forest | 565 | 16.1% | N/A |
| Bay Farm Alameda | 531 | 18.5% | 77.1% |
| Stevenson Elementary Mountain View | 461 | 13.4% | 87.0% |
| Sundance Elementary San Diego | 428 | 14.5% | 72.9% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Canyon View Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 74.5% | #449 of 5,151 | #55 of 392 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 76.0% | #380 of 5,172 ▲ 14 | #47 of 393 ▲ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 73.2% | #581 of 5,172 ▼ 35 | #69 of 393 ▼ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -3.5pp | #848 of 5,116 | #67 of 387 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 505 | #2,371 of 5,915 | #178 of 453 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.4:1 | #1,187 of 5,352 | #62 of 418 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.8% | #421 of 5,354 | #35 of 418 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 15.6% | #5,287 of 5,625 | #400 of 442 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.4% | #1,117 of 1,139 | #95 of 97 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
505
+45 (+10%) vs 2020
-47% since 1990-91, when it was 959
Student : Teacher
20.4:1
was 21.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 505 | 24.7 | 20.4:1 | 16% (79) |
| 2023-24 | 496 | 24.4 | 20.3:1 | 13% (62) |
| 2022-23 | 475 | 22.2 | 21.4:1 | 14% (66) |
| 2020-21 | 460 | 21 | 21.9:1 | 12% (57) |
| 2017-18 | 503 | 21 | 23.9:1 | 15% (77) |
| 2015-16 | 540 | 22 | 24.6:1 | 13% (70) |
| 2010-11 | 499 | N/A | N/A | 10% (48) |
| 2000-01 | 649 | 33 | 19.7:1 | 7% (47) |
| 1990-91 | 959 | 36 | 26.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Canyon View Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (503 to 505); teachers up 18% (21 to 24.7).
About Canyon View Elementary
Canyon View Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in California, located in San Diego. It reported 505 students in kindergarten through 5 in 2024-25.
Poway Unified oversees Canyon View Elementary and 38 other schools, with 34,259 students in total.
The biggest share of students at Canyon View Elementary, 38%, is Asian. The rest of enrollment is 31% White, 16% multiracial, and 13% Hispanic. Census estimates put the Asian share of San Diego County's population at about 12%. The diversity index for Canyon View Elementary is 72%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
A staff of 24.7 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 20.4:1. Compared with the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California, this school's ratio is lower. By family income, 16% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in San Diego County, the average eligibility rate is 54%.
Canyon View Elementary holds an A- allk12 Grade, placing it above 75% of California public elementary schools.
Schools in California with a similar free or reduced-price lunch share are predicted to score about 70.4%. Canyon View Elementary scores 74.5%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for San Diego County show that median household income comes to about $106,268, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 43% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 7%. Across San Diego County, 766 public schools serve about 467,437 students.
A public school about 1.1 miles away, Sundance Elementary, is the closest to Canyon View Elementary. Canyon View Elementary has at least 8 other public schools within five miles. Nearby schools with test data average 73.4% proficiency; Canyon View Elementary posts 74.5%.
Under the NCES locale system, Canyon View Elementary is City: Large.
The school's student count increased 10% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years. By 2024-25, the school had 20.4 students per teacher, compared with 21.9 in 2020-21.
People can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs and other school topics. Members of the school community can share what they know.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Poway Unified
- Del Norte HighHigh · 2,557 students
- Rancho Bernardo HighHigh · 2,210 students
- Westview HighHigh · 2,116 students
- Poway HighHigh · 2,101 students
- Mt. Carmel HighHigh · 1,800 students
- Oak Valley MiddleMiddle · 1,503 students
Other schools in San Diego
- Del Norte HighHigh · 2,557 students
- Torrey Pines HighHigh · 2,536 students
- Henry HighHigh · 2,485 students
- Rancho Bernardo HighHigh · 2,210 students
- Mira Mesa HighHigh · 2,187 students
- Canyon Crest AcademyHigh · 2,147 students
Other Canyon View Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 3 states are named Canyon View Elementary. Canyon View Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 4.
- Canyon View ElementaryIrvine, CA · 764 students
- Canyon View Elementary SchoolTUCSON, AZ · 394 students
- Canyon View Elementary SchoolKENNEWICK, WA · 347 students
Nearby schools
- Sundance Elementary1.1 mi · 428
- Park Village Elementary1.3 mi · 671
- Ericson Elementary1.4 mi · 650
- Deer Canyon Elementary1.5 mi · 354
- Mt. Carmel High1.5 mi · 1,800
- Mesa Verde Middle1.5 mi · 1,178
Frequently asked questions
About Canyon View ElementaryHow large is Canyon View Elementary?
Canyon View Elementary enrolls approximately 505 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Canyon View Elementary serve?
Canyon View Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Canyon View Elementary?
Approximately 20.4:1 students per teacher at Canyon View Elementary.
How diverse is Canyon View Elementary?
Canyon View Elementary reports a student body of 31% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Black, 38% Asian, 16% Two or more.
Who oversees Canyon View Elementary?
Canyon View Elementary is overseen by Poway Unified in San Diego County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.