Canyon Elementary School serves 91 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Montana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was lower than the Montana state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-39%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
85%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% MT state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% MT state average).
How many students attend Canyon Elementary School?
91 students attend Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Canyon Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Elementary School?
Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Canyon Elementary School part of?
Canyon Elementary School is part of Columbia Falls Elementary School District.
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