Canterbury Elem School

875 Canterbury Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

www.d47.org/can

469 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Canterbury Elementary School is a well-established public school located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of Crystal Lake School District 47, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The campus emphasizes a "whole child" approach to education, balancing rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development to ensure students are prepared for the transition to middle school.

The school is known for its active community engagement and dedicated teaching staff who prioritize personalized instruction and collaborative learning. Beyond core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics, Canterbury Elementary often integrates extracurricular activities and programs designed to promote creativity and physical wellness. By maintaining strong partnerships between parents, faculty, and the local Crystal Lake community, the school strives to create a safe, nurturing space that encourages student curiosity and long-term academic success.

469

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canterbury Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	248
Black	8
Asian	13
Two or More	14

Hispanic
248 (52.9 %)
White
186 (39.7 %)
Two or More
14 (3.0 %)
Asian
13 (2.8 %)
Black
8 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Crystal Lake CCSD 47
Phone:	(815)459-8180
Website:	http://www.d47.org/can
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 17

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 71