Canyon Ridge School

17359 W SURPRISE FARMS LOOP N
SURPRISE, AZ 85388

1,042 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Canyon Ridge School is a K-8 institution located in Surprise, Arizona, operating under the Dysart Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a structured learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Its campus is integrated into the Surprise Farms community, serving as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes the transition from elementary foundations to middle school preparedness.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Canyon Ridge School focuses on creating a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities and community involvement. The school maintains a strong emphasis on technology integration and collaborative learning, aiming to prepare students for the demands of high school. By encouraging parental involvement and maintaining high expectations for student conduct, Canyon Ridge seeks to cultivate a supportive culture that helps students achieve both personal and educational success.

1,042

Total Students

50.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon Ridge School
Demographic	Student Count
White	545
Hispanic	316
Black	54
Asian	31
Two or More	86
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

White
545 (52.3%)
Hispanic
316 (30.3%)
Two or More
86 (8.3%)
Black
54 (5.2%)
Asian
31 (3.0%)
American Indian
6 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dysart Unified District (4243)
Phone:	(623)523-8450
Website:	http://dysart.org/canyonridge
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,042
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 122

Grade 6 115

Grade 7 120

Grade 8 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Canyon Ridge School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	109
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	124
Grade 5	122
Grade 6	115
Grade 7	120
Grade 8	119

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Canyon Ridge School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	494	47.4%
Male	548	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)