Paradise Canyon Elementary

Public K-6

 471 Knight Way
       La Canada, CA  91011-2725


(818) 952-8340

District: La Canada Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
96th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,038 Help


Students who attend Paradise Canyon Elementary usually attend:

High:    La Canada High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  657

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.4%
Asian:
36.1%
Two or more races:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.7% Help


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Compare Details Paradise Canyon Elementary ranks better than 98.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the La Canada Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.03. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Paradise Canyon Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the La Canada Unified School District. Student population at Paradise Canyon Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.4%), Asian (36.1%), two or more races (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paradise Canyon Elementary is 23.6. 1 elementary schools in the La Canada Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paradise Canyon Elementary is $11,038, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the La Canada Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Paradise Canyon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise Canyon Elementary 96th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Paradise Canyon Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Male students:
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White students:


La Canada Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks La Canada Unified 7th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paradise Canyon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Paradise Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 98.21 69th 4809 98.6%
2005 97.91 56th 4822 98.8%
2006 97.54 77th 4818 98.4%
2007 97.61 74th 5113 98.6%
2008 97.02 76th 5113 98.5%
2009 96.93 55th 5193 98.9%
2010 95.48 109th 5314 97.9%
2011 96.21 58th 5377 98.9%
2012 95.09 89th 5390 98.3%
2013 95.46 85th 5530 98.5%
2015 96.99 191st 5611 96.6%
2016 97.75 82nd 5614 98.5%
2017 97.57 127th 5692 97.8%
2018 97.54 102nd 5662 98.2%
2019 97.87 76th 5789 98.7%
2022 97.81 120th 5883 98.0%
2023 98.03 96th 5848 98.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Paradise Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.06 11th 339 96.8%
2022 78.82 110th 610 82.0%
2023 83.97 59th 667 91.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Paradise Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.53 58th 5413 98.9%
2019 97.36 61st 5492 98.9%
2022 96.49 188th 5635 96.7%
2023 97.89 63rd 5595 98.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Paradise Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.99 48th 2227 97.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Paradise Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.05 186th 5431 96.6%
2019 97.27 102nd 5510 98.1%
2022 97.95 83rd 5663 98.5%
2023 97.35 120th 5627 97.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Paradise Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.89 190th 1071 82.3%
2019 77.76 183rd 1149 84.1%
2022 85.36 45th 1154 96.1%
2023 82.34 101st 1183 91.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paradise Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.32 19th 4830 99.6%
2019 98.48 46th 4963 99.1%
2022 98.85 44th 5084 99.1%
2023 99.13 29th 5079 99.4%
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Rank History for White students at Paradise Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.14 145th 2737 94.7%
2019 90.09 95th 2834 96.6%
2022 81.66 386th 2726 85.8%
2023 85.62 232nd 2659 91.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Paradise Canyon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 629 2 134 30 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1989 462 2 136 17 5 n/a n/a 0 622
1990 484 4 135 14 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1991 471 3 159 13 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1992 500 8 164 14 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1993 492 3 162 19 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1994 503 4 176 26 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1995 525 8 176 20 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1996 525 8 176 20 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1997 544 4 183 24 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1998 558 4 191 26 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1999 572 4 186 26 0 n/a n/a 0 788
2000 590 1 192 15 0 n/a n/a 0 798
2001 595 3 173 21 0 n/a n/a 9 801
2002 563 2 173 23 0 n/a n/a 3 764
2003 563 2 173 23 0 n/a n/a 3 764
2004 498 2 176 21 0 n/a n/a 22 719
2005 437 1 178 14 1 n/a n/a 69 700
2006 407 1 185 12 2 n/a n/a 73 680
2007 385 1 191 20 1 n/a n/a 67 665
2008 351 1 166 17 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2009 350 1 187 15 1 0 86 0 640
2010 349 2 179 52 1 0 43 0 626
2011 381 2 168 57 1 0 43 0 652
2012 401 4 192 71 1 0 45 0 714
2013 389 2 201 68 1 0 42 0 703
2014 376 3 195 59 2 0 47 0 682
2015 374 5 206 63 2 0 49 0 699
2016 375 7 213 59 3 0 60 0 717
2017 369 5 211 72 3 0 55 0 715
2018 366 6 236 76 2 0 66 0 752
2019 338 6 230 91 1 0 70 0 736
2020 308 3 238 95 1 0 77 0 722
2021 281 2 226 85 1 0 85 0 680
2022 260 2 222 79 0 0 81 0 644
2023 252 2 237 75 0 0 91 0 657

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paradise Canyon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 795 33.4 23.8 n/a
1989 622 24.1 25.8 n/a
1990 637 26.5 24.0 n/a
1991 646 25.5 25.3 n/a
1992 686 25.9 26.4 0.7
1993 676 25.0 27.0 1.2
1994 709 26.0 27.3 1.3
1995 729 26.6 27.4 1.2
1996 729 26.6 27.4 1.2
1997 755 37.0 20.4 1.1
1998 779 38.0 20.5 0.1
1999 788 38.0 20.7 0.3
2000 798 39.0 20.5 1.4
2001 801 39.0 20.5 0.8
2002 764 36.3 21.0 0.5
2003 764 36.3 21.0 0.5
2004 719 33.6 21.4 0.6
2005 700 30.7 22.8 0
2006 680 30.0 22.7 0.7
2007 665 30.9 21.5 0.7
2008 536 33.0 16.2 0.2
2009 640 28.0 19.4 0.2
2010 626 26.1 23.9 0.3
2011 652 n/a n/a 1.4
2012 714 29.7 23.9 n/a
2013 703 29.0 24.2 1
2014 682 28.0 24.3 0.7
2015 699 30.0 23.3 1.1
2016 717 30.0 23.9 1.8
2017 715 30.0 23.8 1.1
2018 752 31.0 24.2 4.3
2019 736 30.0 24.5 4.2
2020 722 n/a n/a 3.9
2021 680 29.5 23.0 3.5
2022 644 26.6 24.1 3.9
2023 657 27.7 23.6 4.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paradise Canyon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 795 33.4 23.8 n/a
1989 622 24.1 25.8 n/a
1990 637 26.5 24.0 n/a
1991 646 25.5 25.3 n/a
1992 686 25.9 26.4 0.7
1993 676 25.0 27.0 1.2
1994 709 26.0 27.3 1.3
1995 729 26.6 27.4 1.2
1996 729 26.6 27.4 1.2
1997 755 37.0 20.4 1.1
1998 779 38.0 20.5 0.1
1999 788 38.0 20.7 0.3
2000 798 39.0 20.5 1.4
2001 801 39.0 20.5 0.8
2002 764 36.3 21.0 0.5
2003 764 36.3 21.0 0.5
2004 719 33.6 21.4 0.6
2005 700 30.7 22.8 0
2006 680 30.0 22.7 0.7
2007 665 30.9 21.5 0.7
2008 536 33.0 16.2 0.2
2009 640 28.0 19.4 0.2
2010 626 26.1 23.9 0.3
2011 652 n/a n/a 1.4
2012 714 29.7 23.9 n/a
2013 703 29.0 24.2 1
2014 682 28.0 24.3 0.7
2015 699 30.0 23.3 1.1
2016 717 30.0 23.9 1.8
2017 715 30.0 23.8 1.1
2018 752 31.0 24.2 4.3
2019 736 30.0 24.5 4.2
2020 722 n/a n/a 3.9
2021 680 29.5 23.0 3.5
2022 644 26.6 24.1 3.9
2023 657 27.7 23.6 4.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Paradise Canyon Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201296.0%3.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%96.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201495.0%4.0%0.0%1.0%96.0%95.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201595.0%4.0%1.0%0.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201698.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201897.0%0.0%3.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Paradise Canyon Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,038

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paradise Canyon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 76th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 96th of 5848 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paradise Canyon Elementary)90.785.7
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Canada Unified)86.587.6
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Paradise Canyon Elementary)91.581.6
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Canada Unified)88.586.9
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paradise Canyon Elementary)82.581.9
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Canada Unified)8684
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Paradise Canyon Elementary)85.181.9
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Canada Unified)85.486.1
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paradise Canyon Elementary)87.895.5
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Canada Unified)90.690.8
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Paradise Canyon Elementary)80.980.9
 0%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Canada Unified)88.686.5
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Paradise Canyon Elementary)73.989.9
 16%
   5th Grade Science (La Canada Unified)79.685
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paradise Canyon Elementary)88.185.7
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Canada Unified)90.589.6
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Paradise Canyon Elementary)86.476.8
 9.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (La Canada Unified)88.482.3
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students736657
 10.7%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian230237
 3%
Hispanic9175
 17.6%
Pacific Islander00
White338252
 25.4%
Two or More Races7091
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.2%4.7%
 0.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 657 students attended Paradise Canyon Elementary.

Students who attend Paradise Canyon Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : La Canada High

Students at Paradise Canyon Elementary are 38% White, 36% Asian, 14% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic.

Yes! Paradise Canyon Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 96th of 5868 California elementary schools.


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