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Canyon Springs STEM Academy

42901 N 45th Ave, Anthem, AZ 85087Deer Valley Unified District (4246) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Non-Charter
801
Students
Total enrolled
$11,201
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 22% vs nat'l
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 801 students in grades PK–08 in Anthem, Arizona.
22% below average funding
District spends $11,201 per pupil, 22% less than the national average of $14,347.
15.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Canyon Springs STEM Academy is a large elementary in Anthem, Arizona, serving grades PK–08 with 801 students. The district invests $11,201 per student — 22% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 19% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Canyon Springs STEM Academy

801
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
19%
Free Lunch
51
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution419 male · 382 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility19%
National avg 52% · 152 students
Student Composition
73%
14%
8%
Asian2%
White73%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black2%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040775002636

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,201Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,201
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,928
Student Support$2,128
Administration$1,344
Operations$1,680
Other$1,120
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,201 spent per student, an estimated $4,962 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
39%
49%
State government
38.6%
Local (property tax)
48.9%
Federal programs
12.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 19% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,201/student, 22% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Highland Lakes SchoolWest Wing SchoolTerramar Academy of the ArtsStetson Hills School
+18 more
↓
Middle
Hillcrest Middle SchoolDesert Sky Middle SchoolDeer Valley Middle School
↓
High School
Mountain Ridge High SchoolSandra Day O'Connor High SchoolBoulder Creek High SchoolBarry Goldwater High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDeer Valley Unified District (4246) →
Phone: (623)376-5200
NCES ID: 040775002636
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Anthem seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
High
Mountain Ridge High School
2,771 students · 07–12
● 47 opp10% FRL
High
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
2,567 students · 07–12
● 47 opp13% FRL
High
Boulder Creek High School
2,375 students · 07–12
13% FRL
High
Barry Goldwater High School
1,641 students · 07–12
● 45 opp52% FRL
High
Deer Valley High School
1,637 students · 07–12
● 47 opp40% FRL
Elem
Highland Lakes School
1,069 students · PK–08
● 47 opp24% FRL
Elem
West Wing School
1,042 students · KG–08
10% FRL
Elem
Terramar Academy of the Arts
1,015 students · PK–08
13% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
42901 N 45th Ave, Anthem, AZ 85087
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.