Canyon Creek Elementary School

24001 W 97th Terr
Lenexa, KS 66227
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Canyon Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 5% in KS
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Canyon Creek Elementary School's student population of 444 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Canyon Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Creek Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#27 out of 1280 schools
(Top 5%)
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75-79%
29%
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 Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
32%
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 Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
31%
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 Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
22%
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Black
4%
7%
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White
80%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Canyon Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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 Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canyon Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Canyon Creek Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Canyon Creek Elementary School?
444 students attend Canyon Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Canyon Creek Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Creek Elementary School?
Canyon Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Canyon Creek Elementary School offer ?
Canyon Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Canyon Creek Elementary School part of?
Canyon Creek Elementary School is part of Olathe School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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