CANTERBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Canterbury Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Canterbury School District school district, located in Canterbury, CT with about 283 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Canterbury Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Canterbury Elementary School is a public school located in the rural town of Canterbury, Connecticut, serving students in the early stages of their education. As part of the Canterbury Public School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes core academic subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to provide a solid educational foundation for the town's youngest learners within a tight-knit community setting.
The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, partnering with families and the local community to support student achievement. With its focus on small-town values and individualized instruction, Canterbury Elementary strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where students can develop both their academic skills and their character. For parents and community members, the school provides ongoing communication and transparency through their official website, ensuring that stakeholders are kept informed of school policies, curriculum updates, and upcoming district events.
For more information, contact Canterbury Elementary School at (860) 546-6744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Canterbury, CT 06331-1122
(860) 546-6744
CANTERBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Canterbury, CT with about 283 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Canterbury School District
- Total Students:
- 283
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 283 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CANTERBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.