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CANADIAN EL

500 DOGWOOD, CANADIAN, TX 79014 · (806) 323-9331 · Hemphill County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL165 STUDENTS
Enrollment
165
Elementary
DISTRICT 159 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.0:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
104 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 65%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
31
Kindergarten
48
Grade 1
49
Grade 2
37
Student demographics
White
7747%
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
8350%
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 54%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 13%
Asian
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 6%
Two+
32%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
9859%
Female
6741%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
165
-68 (-29%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
was 12.9:1
% White
47%
was 49%
% Hispanic
50%
was 49%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About CANADIAN EL

Located at 500 DOGWOOD, in CANADIAN, Texas, CANADIAN EL is a micro-enrollment primary school that enrolls 165 students (grades pre-K through 2), operated by CANADIAN ISD. By comparison, Texas's public schools average about 519 students each, so CANADIAN EL sits 68% smaller than that benchmark.

CANADIAN ISD comprises 4 schools with combined enrollment of 758 students; CANADIAN EL is among them.

Looking at the student body, CANADIAN EL records that the largest single group is Hispanic at 50%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school lists 47% White. The wider county runs roughly 33% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

On the resource side, The school lists 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting CANADIAN EL tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 63% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is noticeably above Hemphill County's rate of about 48%.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Hemphill County put median household income runs about $61,563, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 2%. In all, Hemphill County runs 4 public schools (combined enrollment of about 758 students), of which CANADIAN EL is one.

Nearest neighbor: BAKER EL, around 0.5 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around CANADIAN EL.

The school occupies a countryside site.

Over the past 7-year window. CANADIAN EL's enrollment has fell 29% since 2018, when it stood at 233 (now 165). The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 12.9:1 in 2018 to 10.0:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the feed for CANADIAN EL typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Hemphill County at a glance

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Population
3,234
Census ACS
Median income
$61,563
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
2%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
758 students

Quick facts

School name
CANADIAN EL
District
CANADIAN ISD
Address
500 DOGWOOD, CANADIAN, TX 79014
Phone
(806) 323-9331
County
Hemphill County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
165
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
10.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
104 (63%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
481270005853
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About CANADIAN EL
How large is CANADIAN EL?
CANADIAN EL enrolls approximately 165 students in grades PK-02.
Is CANADIAN EL an elementary, middle, or high school?
CANADIAN EL is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at CANADIAN EL?
Approximately 10.0:1 students per teacher at CANADIAN EL.
How diverse is CANADIAN EL?
CANADIAN EL reports a student body of 47% White, 50% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees CANADIAN EL?
CANADIAN EL is overseen by CANADIAN ISD in Hemphill County.
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