At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
633
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
7%-58.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
La Canada Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in La Canada, California. The school enrolls 633 students. It is part of the La Canada Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
7% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictLa Canada Unified
County6037
CityLa Canada
ZIP91011
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062013002407
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment633
White41.6%
Hispanic / Latino11.3%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian35.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races11.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
41.6%
Hispanic
11.3%
Black
0.5%
Asian
35.0%
Two+
11.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.