Canterbury Elementary School

www.canterburypublicschools.org

295 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

295

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canterbury Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	35
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	5

White
248 (84.1%)
Hispanic
35 (11.9%)
Two or More
5 (1.7%)
Asian
4 (1.4%)
Black
3 (1.0%)

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:	Canterbury School District
Phone:	(860)546-6744
Website:	http://www.canterburypublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 42

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 47