Canterbury Elementary School

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Canterbury Elementary School ranks 284 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Canterbury Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Canterbury, CT, with a student population of 270 that is predominantly White (85.93% in 2022-2023). The school is part of the Canterbury School District, which is ranked 98 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Canterbury Elementary School's 3rd grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate of 52.2% in 2023-2024 is significantly higher than the state average of 45.9%, its 4th grade ELA proficiency rate of 37.5% is lower than the state average of 49.4%. In mathematics, the school's 3rd grade proficiency rate of 47.8% is slightly lower than the state average of 51.3%, while the 4th grade rate of 45% is slightly lower than the state average of 49.7%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 134 out of 557 schools in 2012-2013 (4-star rating) to 284 out of 497 schools in 2023-2024 (2-star rating), indicating a decline in performance compared to other Connecticut elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools, Canterbury Elementary School generally performs better than Sterling Community School and Sayles School, which are both lower-ranked and have lower proficiency rates in ELA and mathematics. However, Lisbon Central School and Brooklyn Elementary School, which are also within a 7-mile radius, have higher academic performance in several grade levels and subject areas.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

67 Kitt Rd.
Canterbury, CT 06331

(860) 546-6744

District: Canterbury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
284^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,399

Students who attend Canterbury Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
High:	Marine Science Magnet High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 279

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.7%

Hispanic:

12.5%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Canterbury Elementary School ranks worse than 57.1% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.68. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), Hispanic (12.5%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canterbury Elementary School is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Canterbury Elementary School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canterbury Elementary School is $19,399.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Canterbury Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Canterbury School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Canterbury School District 98^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Canterbury Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Canterbury Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	60.84	299^th	570	47.5%
2007	64.39	275^th	568	51.6%
2008	68.05	239^th	565	57.7%
2009	65.58	270^th	566	52.3%
2010	75.50	158^th	579	72.7%
2011	70.16	217^th	565	61.6%
2012	71.13	206^th	564	63.5%
2013	77.07	134^th	557	75.9%
2015	53.42	278^th	551	49.5%
2019	55.45	246^th	522	52.9%
2021	35.89	335^th	538	37.7%
2024	40.68	284^th	497	42.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Canterbury Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.74	311^th	445	30.1%

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Rank History for White students at Canterbury Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	10.39	310^th	327	5.2%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Canterbury Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1992	318	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	322
1993	323	1	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	328
1994	301	1	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	306
1995	345	3	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	352
1996	345	3	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	352
1997	324	3	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	331
1998	312	5	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	323
1999	321	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	329
2000	298	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	304
2001	280	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	285
2002	283	5	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	293
2003	283	5	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	293
2004	287	7	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	299
2005	299	4	2	4	5	n/a	n/a	314
2006	350	7	3	8	3	n/a	n/a	371
2007	278	4	2	7	2	n/a	n/a	293
2008	290	7	3	12	3	n/a	n/a	315
2009	325	8	4	14	6	n/a	n/a	357
2010	298	9	7	12	3	n/a	n/a	329
2011	287	4	4	13	0	0	10	318
2012	266	4	4	12	0	0	12	298
2013	231	2	3	9	0	0	14	259
2014	203	2	0	9	0	0	11	225
2015	212	3	1	13	0	0	14	243
2016	229	3	1	16	0	0	12	261
2017	233	3	1	13	1	0	9	260
2018	251	1	2	19	0	0	10	283
2019	266	3	0	14	3	0	0	286
2020	263	4	2	18	0	0	5	292
2021	222	4	0	16	3	0	1	246
2022	234	2	0	28	2	0	1	267
2023	232	1	0	33	0	0	4	270
2024	239	1	0	35	0	0	4	279

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Canterbury Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	322	25.0	12.8	5
1993	328	24.6	13.3	0.3
1994	306	23.4	13.1	12.1
1995	352	21.1	16.7	10.5
1996	352	21.1	16.7	10.5
1997	331	23.8	13.9	7.9
1998	323	20.1	16.1	9.9
1999	329	21.6	15.2	11.6
2000	304	22.2	13.7	13.5
2001	285	20.2	14.1	n/a
2002	293	21.2	13.8	9.2
2003	293	21.2	13.8	9.2
2004	299	20.7	14.4	8.4
2005	314	21.5	14.6	n/a
2006	371	20.4	18.2	10
2007	293	20.5	14.3	14.3
2008	315	21.5	14.7	15.6
2009	357	25.5	15.2	20.4
2010	329	23.6	13.9	18.8
2011	318	23.0	13.8	21.4
2012	298	22.6	13.1	21.8
2013	259	22.0	11.7	18.9
2014	225	20.1	11.1	22.2
2015	243	21.0	11.5	21.4
2016	261	21.0	12.4	19.9
2017	260	17.0	15.2	20.4
2018	283	18.0	15.7	23.7
2019	286	18.0	15.8	32.2
2020	292	19.5	14.9	32.5
2021	246	22.0	11.1	25.2
2022	267	23.0	11.6	26.6
2023	270	23.0	11.7	27.4
2024	279	24.0	11.6	30.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Canterbury Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	322	25.0	12.8	5
1993	328	24.6	13.3	0.3
1994	306	23.4	13.1	12.1
1995	352	21.1	16.7	10.5
1996	352	21.1	16.7	10.5
1997	331	23.8	13.9	7.9
1998	323	20.1	16.1	9.9
1999	329	21.6	15.2	11.6
2000	304	22.2	13.7	13.5
2001	285	20.2	14.1	n/a
2002	293	21.2	13.8	9.2
2003	293	21.2	13.8	9.2
2004	299	20.7	14.4	8.4
2005	314	21.5	14.6	n/a
2006	371	20.4	18.2	10
2007	293	20.5	14.3	14.3
2008	315	21.5	14.7	15.6
2009	357	25.5	15.2	20.4
2010	329	23.6	13.9	18.8
2011	318	23.0	13.8	21.4
2012	298	22.6	13.1	21.8
2013	259	22.0	11.7	18.9
2014	225	20.1	11.1	22.2
2015	243	21.0	11.5	21.4
2016	261	21.0	12.4	19.9
2017	260	17.0	15.2	20.4
2018	283	18.0	15.7	23.7
2019	286	18.0	15.8	32.2
2020	292	19.5	14.9	32.5
2021	246	22.0	11.1	25.2
2022	267	23.0	11.6	26.6
2023	270	23.0	11.7	27.4
2024	279	24.0	11.6	30.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Canterbury Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,185
2019	$17,483
2020	$16,651
2021	$20,229
2022	$19,242
2023	$19,399

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Canterbury Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Canterbury Elementary School)	55.6	39.1	16.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Canterbury School District)	55.6	39.1	16.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	46.7	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Canterbury Elementary School)	62.2	50	12.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Canterbury School District)	62.2	50	12.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	286	270	5.6%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	14	33	135.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	266	232	12.8%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.2%	27.4%	4.8%

Schools Near Canterbury Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)						SBAC Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Canterbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	67 Kitt Rd.	Canterbury	06331	Windham County	Canterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 546-6744	279	24	11.6	30.5%	239 (85.7%)	1 (0.4%)	35 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	40.7	284^th of 497 public elementary schools	42.9%					(n/a)		52.2	37.5					47.8	45.0					$19,399
Plainfield Memorial School	Public	4-5	95 Canterbury Rd.	Plainfield	06374	Windham County	Plainfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 564-6440	268	22	12.1	62.7%	211 (78.7%)	6 (2.2%)	36 (13.4%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.0%)	54.4	231^st of 497 public elementary schools	53.5%		46.4	254^th of 491 public elementary schools	48.3%	23	64.7		45.0	52.2					48.9	55.9				$17,990
Shepard Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	234 Shepard Hill Rd.	Plainfield	06374	Windham County	Plainfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 564-6432	284	25	11.3	65.5%	240 (84.5%)	9 (3.2%)	24 (8.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.5%)								(n/a)		39.5						36.0						$17,595
Scotland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	68 Brook Rd.	Scotland	06264	Windham County	Scotland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 423-0064	103	13	8.0	42.7%	93 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$28,265
Moosup Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	35 Church St.	Moosup	06354	Windham County	Plainfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 564-6430	293	22	13.2	62.8%	240 (81.9%)	7 (2.4%)	27 (9.2%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)								(n/a)		36.2						40.6						$16,780
Brooklyn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	119 Gorman Rd.	Brooklyn	06234	Windham County	Brooklyn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 774-7577	502	40	12.5	38.4%	398 (79.3%)	9 (1.8%)	60 (12.0%)	10 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.8%)	54.7	228^th of 497 public elementary schools	54.1%		45.7	258^th of 491 public elementary schools	47.5%	30		54.0	48.5					59.8	54.5					$16,368
Lisbon Central School	Public	PK, KG-8	15 Newent Rd.	Lisbon	06351	New London County	Lisbon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 376-2403	434	33	13.2	38.2%	332 (76.5%)	6 (1.4%)	58 (13.4%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.1%)	43.3	273^rd of 497 public elementary schools	45.1%		57.4	216^th of 491 public elementary schools	56.0%	57		31.0	47.8			56.3	54.5	52.4		57.1		60.4	61.4	$18,529
Hampton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	380 Main St.	Hampton	06247	Windham County	Hampton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 455-9409	73	7	10.1	41.1%	62 (84.9%)	1 (1.4%)	5 (6.8%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.5%)								(n/a)														$32,904
Griswold Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	303 Slater Ave.	Griswold	06351	New London County	Griswold School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 376-7610	665	48	13.8	55.2%	500 (75.2%)	17 (2.6%)	93 (14.0%)	13 (2.0%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.6%)	19.2	369^th of 497 public elementary schools	25.8%		30.1	325^th of 491 public elementary schools	33.8%	44		35.3	29.5					39.5	22.1					$16,671
Sterling Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	251 Sterling Rd.	Sterling	06377	Windham County	Sterling School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 564-2728	319	31	10.3	36.4%	251 (78.7%)	6 (1.9%)	31 (9.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.8%)	39.2	288^th of 497 public elementary schools	42.1%		23.1	353^rd of 491 public elementary schools	28.1%	65	28.0	31.0			73.1				30.6		50.0		0.0	$21,079

Frequently Asked Questions about Canterbury Elementary School

What district is Canterbury Elementary School in?

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Is Canterbury Elementary School a good school?

Canterbury Elementary School ranks 284^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Canterbury Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 279 students attended Canterbury Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Canterbury Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Canterbury Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
High : Marine Science Magnet High School

What is the racial makeup of Canterbury Elementary School?

Students at Canterbury Elementary School are 86% White, 13% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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