Canaan Community Academy

Summary:

Canaan Community Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 183 students in grades K-8 in the rural town of Canaan, Indiana. The school faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high poverty levels, and rising chronic absenteeism, which set it apart from the surrounding schools in the area.

Canaan Community Academy has a much higher percentage of white students (93.99%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 87.83% to 95.03% white students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, is significantly lower than the surrounding schools across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.23% of Canaan Community Academy students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the surrounding schools' range of 29.41% to 50.35%. In math, only 13.46% of Canaan Community Academy students were proficient or better, compared to the surrounding schools' range of 36.86% to 66.44%. Additionally, Canaan Community Academy has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.4% in 2020-2021 to 39.4% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 12.0% to 32.9%.

Canaan Community Academy also faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 96% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 45.67% to 70.02% free or reduced-price lunch recipients. Despite the school's increased spending per student, from $8,121 in 2019-2020 to $12,029 in 2021-2022, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students. The surrounding schools, while not all high-performing, generally outperform Canaan Community Academy across a range of metrics, suggesting that the school may be facing unique challenges that the other schools in the area are not experiencing to the same degree.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

8775 N Canaan Main St
Canaan, IN 47224

(812) 839-0003

District: Canaan Community Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
931^st of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,029

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 183

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Canaan Community Academy ranks worse than 92.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.92. (See more...)

Compare Details Canaan Community Academy ranks worse than 75.1% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.79. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canaan Community Academy is 16.6. (See more...)

Compare Canaan Community Academy employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canaan Community Academy is $12,029.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Canaan Community Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Canaan Community Academy 364^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Canaan Community Academy in the ranking list.)

Canaan Community Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Canaan Community Academy 322^nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Canaan Community Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2015	26.79	833^rd	1040	19.9%
2016	29.26	823^rd	1046	21.3%
2017	26.05	839^th	1033	18.8%
2018	15.18	892^nd	1027	13.1%
2019	26.73	806^th	1031	21.8%
2021	28.53	756^th	1016	25.6%
2022	26.04	770^th	1020	24.5%
2023	14.65	866^th	1016	14.8%
2024	9.92	931^st	1010	7.8%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Canaan Community Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	36.89	317^th	490	35.3%
2023	19.32	395^th	489	19.2%
2024	23.79	364^th	485	24.9%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Canaan Community Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	89	0	0	1	0	3	93
2014	111	0	0	0	0	3	114
2015	103	0	0	2	0	1	106
2016	103	0	0	5	0	1	109
2017	80	0	0	7	0	2	89
2018	88	0	0	12	1	2	103
2019	106	1	0	14	2	2	125
2020	139	1	1	10	2	5	158
2021	129	0	0	7	2	4	142
2022	116	1	0	4	1	4	126
2023	172	1	0	6	1	3	183

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 Canaan Community Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	93	7.0	13.2	44.1
2014	114	9.0	12.6	54.4
2015	106	5.0	21.2	51.9
2016	109	8.0	13.6	46.8
2017	89	9.5	9.3	56.2
2018	103	5.0	20.6	60.2
2019	125	6.0	20.8	n/a
2020	158	1.0	158.0	99.4
2021	142	n/a	n/a	97.2
2022	126	18.0	7.0	n/a
2023	183	11.0	16.6	96.7

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 Canaan Community Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	93	7.0	13.2	44.1
2014	114	9.0	12.6	54.4
2015	106	5.0	21.2	51.9
2016	109	8.0	13.6	46.8
2017	89	9.5	9.3	56.2
2018	103	5.0	20.6	60.2
2019	125	6.0	20.8	n/a
2020	158	1.0	158.0	99.4
2021	142	n/a	n/a	97.2
2022	126	18.0	7.0	n/a
2023	183	11.0	16.6	96.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Canaan Community Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$804 (9.2%)	$7,947 (90.8%)	$8,752
2020	$966 (11.9%)	$7,155 (88.1%)	$8,121
2021	$2,269 (23.0%)	$7,615 (77.0%)	$9,884
2022	$2,365 (19.7%)	$9,664 (80.3%)	$12,029

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Canaan Community Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 806^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 866^th of 1016 Elementary schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Canaan Community Academy)	37.5	15	22.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Canaan Community Academy)	37.5	15	22.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Canaan Community Academy)	43.8	10	33.8%
3rd Grade Math (Canaan Community Academy)	43.8	10	33.8%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Canaan Community Academy)	43.8	25	18.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Canaan Community Academy)	43.8	25	18.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Canaan Community Academy)	25	25
4th Grade Math (Canaan Community Academy)	25	25
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Canaan Community Academy)	50	25	25%
4th Grade Science (Canaan Community Academy)	50	25	25%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Canaan Community Academy)	7.1	11.1	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Canaan Community Academy)	7.1	11.1	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Canaan Community Academy)	21.4	5.6	15.8%
5th Grade Math (Canaan Community Academy)	21.4	5.6	15.8%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Canaan Community Academy)	21.4	11.1	10.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Canaan Community Academy)	21.4	11.1	10.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	125	183	46.4%
African American	1	1
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	14	6	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	106	172	62.3%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%

Schools Near Canaan Community Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Canaan Community Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	8775 N Canaan Main St	Canaan	47224	Jefferson County	Canaan Community Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(812) 839-0003	183	11	16.6	96.7%	172 (94.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	9.9	931^st of 1010 public elementary schools	7.8%		14.6	866^th of 1016 public elementary schools	14.8%	65	18.2	14.3	13.3	5.6	21.4	50.0	19.2	22.7	23.8	0.0	0.0	21.4	7.1	13.5	13.3	$12,029	$2,365	$9,664
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2485 N Rykers' Ridge Rd	Madison	47250	Jefferson County	Madison Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 274-8006	211	12	17.8	48.8%	199 (94.3%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	45.2	575^th of 1010 public elementary schools	43.1%		57.2	456^th of 1016 public elementary schools	55.1%	119	34.5	37.5					36.2	51.7	37.5					43.5		$10,359	$1,308	$9,051
Anderson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2325 Cherry Dr	Madison	47250	Jefferson County	Madison Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 274-8004	457	23	20.0	70.0%	401 (87.7%)	7 (1.5%)	17 (3.7%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	19.6	819^th of 1010 public elementary schools	18.9%		20.6	815^th of 1016 public elementary schools	19.8%	4	18.8	26.4					22.8	28.1	27.8					27.9		$9,775	$1,371	$8,405
Lydia Middleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	714 W Main St	Madison	47250	Jefferson County	Madison Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 274-8005	335	18	18.7	45.7%	297 (88.7%)	3 (0.9%)	13 (3.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.0%)	65.4	350^th of 1010 public elementary schools	65.3%		79.6	190^th of 1016 public elementary schools	81.3%	160	37.5	46.9					42.5	62.5	54.7					58.3		$9,994	$1,298	$8,696
South Ripley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1568 S Benham Rd	Versailles	47042	Ripley County	South Ripley Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 689-5383	563	40	13.9	55.6%	535 (95.0%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.9%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	81.4	169^th of 1010 public elementary schools	83.3%		77.2	207^th of 1016 public elementary schools	79.6%	38	48.4	48.8	47.9	56.2			50.4	87.1	81.9	42.3	54.8			66.4	56.3	$11,473	$1,676	$9,797
Southwestern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	273 South Main Cross St	Hanover	47243	Jefferson County	Southwestern-Jefferson County Con	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 866-6215	641	37	17.3	64.4%	563 (87.8%)	10 (1.6%)	50 (7.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.9%)	62.4	387^th of 1010 public elementary schools	61.7%		51.1	529^th of 1016 public elementary schools	47.9%	142	50.6	41.9	51.3				48.2	60.4	44.6	37.5				48.2	33.8	$10,086	$1,749	$8,337
Jefferson-Craig Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1002 W Main St	Vevay	47043	Switzerland County	Switzerland County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 427-2170	412	23	18.0	57.8%	389 (94.4%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	38.4	645^th of 1010 public elementary schools	36.1%		54.6	483^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	52.5%	162	27.6	30.0	31.8	28.6			29.4	46.1	41.7	30.2	26.8			36.9	33.3	$9,002	$1,786	$7,216
Dillsboro Elementary School	Public	K-6	13200 North St	Dillsboro	47018	Dearborn County	South Dearborn Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 432-5438	262	17	15.8	53.4%	248 (94.7%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	76.4	217^th of 1010 public elementary schools	78.5%		81.1	170^th of 1016 public elementary schools	83.3%	47	31.6	47.2	54.3	63.6			48.6	60.5	50.0	62.9	69.7			60.6	62.9	$10,796	$1,098	$9,698
Brush Creek Elementary School	Public	K-6	4275 E US Hwy 50	North Vernon	47265	Jennings County	Jennings County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 458-6582	312	21	14.8	66.0%	297 (95.2%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	47	559^th of 1010 public elementary schools	44.7%		39.7	636^th of 1016 public elementary schools	37.4%	77	34.3	35.0	37.0	57.9			40.9	48.6	42.5	19.6	44.7			37.7	19.6	$10,766	$1,321	$9,446
Switzerland County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1390 Hwy 250	East Enterprise	47019	Switzerland County	Switzerland County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 534-3128	392	25	15.6	57.1%	367 (93.6%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	56.3	454^th of 1010 public elementary schools	55.0%		48.1	558^th of 1016 public elementary schools	45.1%	104	33.3	34.0	48.9	25.9			35.3	48.7	53.2	61.7	24.1			46.0	57.5	$10,018	$1,894	$8,124

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What is the racial makeup of Canaan Community Academy?

Students at Canaan Community Academy are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 183 students attended Canaan Community Academy.

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Canaan Community Academy ranks in the bottom 7.8% of Indiana elementary schools.

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