Serving 1,047 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cole Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,047 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cole Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cole Canyon Elementary School's student population of 1,047 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
1,047 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cole Canyon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cole Canyon Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1456 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
33%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
50%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cole Canyon Elementary School's ranking?
Cole Canyon Elementary School is ranked #1456 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cole Canyon Elementary School often compared to?
Cole Canyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antelope Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cole Canyon Elementary School?
1,047 students attend Cole Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cole Canyon Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cole Canyon Elementary School?
Cole Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cole Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Cole Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cole Canyon Elementary School part of?
Cole Canyon Elementary School is part of Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK!
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of Band
May 15, 2025 (Thursday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!
June 06, 2025 (Friday)
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