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Canyon Creek Elementary

24001 W 97th Terr, Lenexa, KS, 66227

Top 10% School in KANSAS

Ranked 2 of 293 in KANSAS

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About Canyon Creek Elementary

Canyon Creek Elementary School is a public school in Manhattan, Kansas, that serves children in grades PK-5. The school has 444 pupils with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, which allows for more customized attention. Canyon Creek Elementary School emphasizes rigorous academic programs in reading, math, and science, as well as extracurricular activities in art, music, and physical education. The students come from diverse backgrounds, making for a welcoming and inclusive learning atmosphere. According to U.S. News, 82% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math, and 62% reached proficiency in reading. To meet the needs of all students, technology integration, targeted interventions, and collaborative learning strategies are incorporated for the student's development.  Canyon Creek Elementary has an organized school and a caring community that help students get involved. Overall, the school gives students a strong educational base that helps them do well in school and grow as people. It is always looking for ways to improve, which makes it one of the best schools in Kansas.

Contact Information

Address

24001 W 97th Terr, Lenexa, KS, 66227

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Phone

(913) 780-7400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 62% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
444
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Canyon Creek Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:55 AM - 3:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 79.95%
Asian 6.98%
Hispanic 6.08%
Black 3.83%
Two+ Races 2.93%
Native Am. 0%
White
79.95%
Asian
6.98%
Hispanic
6.08%
Black
3.83%
Two+ Races
2.93%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 444
45.05%
200 Female
54.95%
244 Male

Student Population

444 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

352 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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in early 2024 when their second-grade teacher was named a Kansas Master Teacher, highlighting excellent educators

FAQ

Q1. What programs help students feel good about themselves?

Ans. Canyon Creek helps students grow in confidence by giving them chances to be recognized, take on leadership roles, and show off their work in class.

Q2: How does the school help students when they move?

Ans. Teachers use visual schedules, transition cues, and calm routines to help students feel at ease with changes in their daily lives.

Q3. Are there ways to learn by doing?

Ans. Yes, students do hands-on experiments, work on group projects, and learn in creative ways.

Q4. How does the school get parents to talk to each other?

Ans. Families get regular updates through newsletters, apps, and messages from teachers.

Q5. What kinds of events happen at school every year?

Ans. The school has family nights, cultural events, and seasonal parties all year long.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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