Cedar Canyon Elementary School

Summary:

Cedar Canyon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving 531 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Northwest Allen County Schools district.

Cedar Canyon consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 51.62% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 48.91% for the district and 38.6% for the state. In math, 62.82% of Cedar Canyon students were proficient or better, compared to 46.38% for the district. The school has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top 15% of Indiana elementary schools, with a high ranking of 63 out of 1,016 schools. While Cedar Canyon has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 81.73% of students identifying as White, the school's academic success suggests it is effectively serving its student body.

Compared to nearby schools, Cedar Canyon has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 9.2%, significantly lower than the 11.7% and 12.5% rates at Aspen Meadow and Huntertown Elementary, respectively. Additionally, Cedar Canyon has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 11.11%, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 14.35% to 37.75%.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 15011 Coldwater Rd
       Fort Wayne, IN  46845


(260) 637-6101

District: Northwest Allen County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
164th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,523 Help


Students who attend Cedar Canyon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Maple Creek Middle School
High:    Carroll High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  531

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.7%
Asian:
6.2%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cedar Canyon Elementary School ranks better than 83.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Northwest Allen County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.6. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.7%), Asian (6.2%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Northwest Allen County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Canyon Elementary School is 15.6. 4 elementary schools in the Northwest Allen County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Cedar Canyon Elementary School employs 33.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Canyon Elementary School is $8,523. 6 elementary schools in the Northwest Allen County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cedar Canyon Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Northwest Allen County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Allen County Schools 63rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cedar Canyon Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 77.68 169th 996 83.0%
2009 77.55 180th 1003 82.1%
2010 80.18 136th 1009 86.5%
2011 79.12 144th 1025 86.0%
2012 79.75 147th 1015 85.5%
2013 79.71 141st 1035 86.4%
2014 79.77 145th 1036 86.0%
2015 79.08 153rd 1040 85.3%
2016 86.37 74th 1046 92.9%
2017 85.54 99th 1033 90.4%
2018 86.12 94th 1027 90.8%
2019 82.67 137th 1031 86.7%
2021 90.93 63rd 1016 93.8%
2022 87.57 97th 1020 90.5%
2023 84.21 140th 1016 86.2%
2024 81.60 164th 1010 83.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cedar Canyon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 390 3 18 5 1 n/a n/a 20 437
2008 446 5 19 5 1 n/a n/a 18 494
2009 462 9 21 8 0 n/a n/a 22 522
2010 348 7 15 7 0 n/a n/a 17 394
2011 353 8 13 17 1 0 10 0 402
2012 373 7 16 16 1 0 11 0 424
2013 404 5 18 19 1 0 17 0 464
2014 457 9 21 19 1 0 18 0 525
2015 451 7 19 24 0 0 21 0 522
2016 483 7 18 29 0 0 21 0 558
2017 479 10 23 36 0 0 19 0 567
2018 483 16 32 30 1 0 21 0 583
2019 469 22 33 26 1 0 22 0 573
2020 497 19 35 31 1 0 22 0 605
2021 506 17 44 27 1 0 21 0 616
2022 432 12 32 27 1 0 19 0 523
2023 434 11 33 24 1 0 28 0 531

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 Cedar Canyon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 437 n/a n/a 4.6
2008 494 25.9 19.1 5.3
2009 522 28.2 18.5 5.8
2010 394 22.8 17.2 5.6
2011 402 21.5 18.6 6.2
2012 424 24.5 17.3 8.5
2013 464 27.0 17.1 7.5
2014 525 32.5 16.1 8.8
2015 522 31.0 16.8 8
2016 558 32.0 17.4 7.9
2017 567 36.0 15.7 6.3
2018 583 35.0 16.6 9.4
2019 573 33.0 17.3 9.2
2020 605 34.1 17.7 7.8
2021 616 37.0 16.6 9.3
2022 523 30.2 17.2 8
2023 531 33.9 15.6 11.1

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 Cedar Canyon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 437 n/a n/a 4.6
2008 494 25.9 19.1 5.3
2009 522 28.2 18.5 5.8
2010 394 22.8 17.2 5.6
2011 402 21.5 18.6 6.2
2012 424 24.5 17.3 8.5
2013 464 27.0 17.1 7.5
2014 525 32.5 16.1 8.8
2015 522 31.0 16.8 8
2016 558 32.0 17.4 7.9
2017 567 36.0 15.7 6.3
2018 583 35.0 16.6 9.4
2019 573 33.0 17.3 9.2
2020 605 34.1 17.7 7.8
2021 616 37.0 16.6 9.3
2022 523 30.2 17.2 8
2023 531 33.9 15.6 11.1

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 Cedar Canyon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $236 (3.2%) $7,224 (96.8%) $7,460
2020 $216 (2.8%) $7,591 (97.2%) $7,807
2021 $380 (4.6%) $7,890 (95.4%) $8,271
2022 $328 (3.8%) $8,195 (96.2%) $8,523

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Canyon Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 137th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 140th of 1016 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Canyon Elementary School)5859.4
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Allen County Schools)57.351.3
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Cedar Canyon Elementary School)75.383
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Northwest Allen County Schools)71.469.5
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Canyon Elementary School)56.442.9
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Allen County Schools)5347
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Cedar Canyon Elementary School)68.160.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade Math (Northwest Allen County Schools)59.857.9
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Cedar Canyon Elementary School)5044
 6%
   4th Grade Science (Northwest Allen County Schools)52.746.8
 5.9%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Canyon Elementary School)73.165.2
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Allen County Schools)61.150.9
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Cedar Canyon Elementary School)70.464
 6.4%
   5th Grade Math (Northwest Allen County Schools)58.349.3
 9%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Cedar Canyon Elementary School)76.974.2
 2.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Northwest Allen County Schools)64.959.1
 5.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students573531
 7.3%
African American2211
 50%
American Indian11
Asian3333
Hispanic2624
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White469434
 7.5%
Two or More Races2228
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.2%11.1%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Canyon Elementary School

Cedar Canyon Elementary School ranks 164th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cedar Canyon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Maple Creek Middle School
High : Carroll High School

Students at Cedar Canyon Elementary School are 82% White, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 531 students attended Cedar Canyon Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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