CANADIAN EL

CANADIAN ISD
500 DOGWOOD
CANADIAN, TX 79014
165 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Canadian Elementary School, located at 500 Dogwood in Canadian, Texas, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Canadian Independent School District. As a rural Texas school, it fosters a close-knit community atmosphere where staff prioritize both academic growth and the character development of their students. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive foundation for young learners, emphasizing essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to prepare them for the transition to middle school within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Canadian Independent School District, which is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence in both academics and extracurricular programming. By utilizing their official website, http://www.canadianisd.net, parents and community members can stay connected with school calendars, academic policies, and district-wide initiatives. Canadian Elementary remains a vital resource for the families of Hemphill County, focusing on creating an engaging, safe, and nurturing environment that encourages students to reach their full potential.
165
Total Students
16.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    83 (50.3%)
  • White
    77 (46.7%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: CANADIAN ISD
Phone: (806)323-9331
Website: http://www.canadianisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 86
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 31
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 37
Gender Ratio
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