Canterbury

129 Canterbury Street
Worcester, MA 01603

worcesterschools.org/school/canterbury-street-magnet-computer-based-school/

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Canterbury Street School, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, serves as a public elementary school within the Worcester Public Schools district. It is a neighborhood-focused institution dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the local community. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential skills for early learners.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school integrates various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students and involve families in the educational process. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, staff, and parents, Canterbury Street School aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success while emphasizing values of respect, responsibility, and community engagement.

329

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canterbury
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	195
Black	47
Asian	31
Two or More	10

Hispanic
195 (59.3%)
Black
47 (14.3%)
White
46 (14.0%)
Asian
31 (9.4%)
Two or More
10 (3.0%)

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:	Worcester
Phone:	(508)799-3484
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/canterbury-street-magnet-computer-based-school/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Canterbury
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	35
Grade 6	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Canterbury
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	165	50.2%
Male	164	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)