Cherry Brook Primary School

www.cantonschools.org

467 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Cherry Brook Primary School, located at 4 Barbourtown Road in Canton, Connecticut, serves as the foundational educational institution for the town’s youngest learners. As part of the Canton Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and supportive environment tailored to the developmental needs of students in the early primary grades. Its mission is centered on fostering a love for learning, building strong academic fundamentals, and promoting the social-emotional growth necessary for long-term success.

The school is recognized for its commitment to a student-centered curriculum that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and community engagement. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, Cherry Brook works to integrate family involvement with classroom instruction, ensuring a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the local community. For those seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the official website at [www.cantonschools.org](http://www.cantonschools.org) serves as the primary resource for the Canton school community.

467

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherry Brook Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	395
Hispanic	32
Black	17
Asian	9
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
395 (84.6 %)
Hispanic
32 (6.9 %)
Black
17 (3.6 %)
Two or More
13 (2.8 %)
Asian
9 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Canton School District
Phone:	(860)693-7721
Website:	http://www.cantonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 120