Paradise Canyon Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction La Canada, CA Grades KG–06 Suburb: Large Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA SchoolScore™ C (67.6)
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Paradise Canyon Elementary
La Canada, CA 91011
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ C (67.6)
715
Students
28.9
Teachers
24.8:1
Student:Teacher
(818)952-8340
Phone
http://www.pcycougars.net/
Website

Paradise Canyon Elementary is a public school administered by the La Canada Unified district in La Canada, CALIFORNIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 715 students enrolled; a 24.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs California Elementary School Average
Enrollment
715.0
State avg: 467.0
▲ 53% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
24.77:1
State avg: 22.3:1
▲ 11% worse
Free Lunch %
4.8%
State avg: 63.8%
▼ 92% better
School Details
School Name
Paradise Canyon Elementary
NCESSCH ID
062013002409
State School ID
CA-1964659-6014666
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
471 Knight Way
City
La Canada
State
California
ZIP Code
91011
County
Los Angeles County
Metro Area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0628
State Leg. Upper
06025
State Leg. Lower
06041
Latitude
34.20876
Longitude
-118.18774
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
715
Total Students
👩‍🏫
28.9
Teachers FTE
📐
24.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)28.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 34 4.8%
Not Applicable 33 4.6%
District Info
District Name
La Canada Unified
LEAID
0620130
State LEA ID
CA-1964659
Phone
(818)952-8304
Website
http://www.lcusd.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
La Canada
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$79,409K
Federal Revenue
$2,516K
State Revenue
$30,436K
Local Revenue
$46,457K
Total Expenditure
$89,526K
Instruction Exp.
$40,466K
Support Services
$22,901K
Other Current Exp.
$1,603K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Paradise Canyon Elementary

1
La Canada Elementary
La Canada · Elementary
1 mi
2
La Canada High
La Canada · High
1.2 mi
3
Odyssey Charter
Altadena · Elementary
1.6 mi
4
Palm Crest Elementary
La Canada · Elementary
2 mi
5
Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary
Altadena · Elementary
2.2 mi
6
OCS - South
Altadena · Elementary
2.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Paradise Canyon Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Paradise Canyon Elementary?
715 students are enrolled at Paradise Canyon Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Paradise Canyon Elementary have?
Paradise Canyon Elementary has 28.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.8:1.
What grades does Paradise Canyon Elementary serve?
Paradise Canyon Elementary serves grades KG through 06.
Is Paradise Canyon Elementary a charter school?
Paradise Canyon Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Paradise Canyon Elementary located in?
Paradise Canyon Elementary is located in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area.
What school district does Paradise Canyon Elementary belong to?
Paradise Canyon Elementary is part of the La Canada Unified school district.
How much does La Canada Unified spend per student?
The La Canada Unified district spends approximately $125,211,189 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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