Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Canon Exploratory School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canon Exploratory School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Canon Exploratory School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canon Exploratory School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
78%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canon Exploratory School's ranking?
Canon Exploratory School is ranked #591 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Canon Exploratory School often compared to?
Canon Exploratory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School, Harrison School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Canon Exploratory School?
336 students attend Canon Exploratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Canon Exploratory School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canon Exploratory School?
Canon Exploratory School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Canon Exploratory School offer ?
Canon Exploratory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Canon Exploratory School part of?
Canon Exploratory School is part of Fremont Re-1 School District.
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