Canterbury Elementary School

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City

2530 Canterbury Rd
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

330 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Canterbury Elementary School, located in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, is a vibrant public elementary school serving students in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By focusing on a diverse curriculum and fostering a sense of community, Canterbury strives to prepare its students to become well-rounded, thoughtful, and engaged citizens.

Beyond the standard academic program, Canterbury Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and parental engagement, which are cornerstones of its supportive atmosphere. The school utilizes its location in the Cleveland Heights area to integrate local resources and cultural opportunities into the student experience. With a dedicated staff focused on individualized attention and a collaborative school culture, Canterbury Elementary aims to inspire curiosity and academic excellence in all its pupils.

330

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canterbury Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	24
Black	171
Asian	1
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
171 (51.8 %)
White
92 (27.9 %)
Two or More
40 (12.1 %)
Hispanic
24 (7.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Cleveland Heights-University Heights City
Phone:	(216)371-7470
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 57