Serving 183 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Canaan Community Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canaan Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Canaan Community Academy's student population of 183 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Canaan Community Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canaan Community Academy is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1431 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canaan Community Academy's ranking?
Canaan Community Academy is ranked #1431 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Canaan Community Academy often compared to?
Canaan Community Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rykers' Ridge Elementary School, Southwestern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Canaan Community Academy?
183 students attend Canaan Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Canaan Community Academy students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canaan Community Academy?
Canaan Community Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Canaan Community Academy offer ?
Canaan Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Canaan Community Academy part of?
Canaan Community Academy is part of Canaan Community Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 2/26/2018
Great school! Great teachers that care about the students. They offer weekly Art, PE, Music, and Gardening. There are extracurricular activities such as Girls on the Run, Archery, and Robotics. Our kids love it here!
5 2/26/2018
Love this school! My children are so excited to go to school and learn each day! They have many diverse opportunities such as gardening, girls on the run, student council, archery, and robotics. We love the small class sizes, but we appreciate that there are many activities for the students to become involved. This school is NOT part of Madison Schools, so that information needs to be changed. There has been a recent change in administration, so the person that gave a bad review may want to visit the school again.
5 1/17/2018
It is an awesome school! The teachers really care about my child. He loves the weekly gardening classes and can't wait to be old enough to be in the archery team.
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