Canyon Creek Elementary School

2100 Copper Rdg Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Canyon Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Canyon Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Canyon Creek Elementary School's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
283 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Canyon Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Creek Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#470 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
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65-69%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Canyon Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Canyon Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Canyon Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
16%
53%
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Black
4%
13%
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White
71%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Canyon Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Canyon Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Canyon Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Canyon Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canyon Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Canyon Creek Elementary School is ranked #470 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Canyon Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Canyon Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Canyon Creek Elementary School?
283 students attend Canyon Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Canyon Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Creek Elementary School?
Canyon Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Canyon Creek Elementary School offer ?
Canyon Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Canyon Creek Elementary School part of?
Canyon Creek Elementary School is part of Richardson Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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