Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Canterbury Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canterbury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Canterbury Elementary School's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Canterbury Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canterbury Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
13%
31%
Black
n/a
12%
White
86%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canterbury Elementary School's ranking?
Canterbury Elementary School is ranked #507 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Canterbury Elementary School often compared to?
Canterbury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Canterbury Elementary School?
279 students attend Canterbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Canterbury Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canterbury Elementary School?
Canterbury Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Canterbury Elementary School offer ?
Canterbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Canterbury Elementary School part of?
Canterbury Elementary School is part of Canterbury School District.
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