Enrollment
486
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crystal Lake, IL
Canterbury Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Canterbury Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171135001357
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canterbury Elem School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Crystal Lake · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 486
- students enrolled
Canterbury Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canterbury Elem School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Crystal Lake, IL.
School address
District: Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 · Illinois
NCES ID 171135001357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canterbury Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canterbury Elem School
Canterbury Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Crystal Lake, Illinois, enrolling 486 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 486 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (39%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Crystal Lake's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Elem School (638 students): Canterbury Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 13.9:1).
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 also operates Hannah Beardsley Middle School (829 students) and Lundahl Middle School (797 students) alongside Canterbury Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canterbury Elem School compares
Canterbury Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Illinois - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 486 Top 32% in Illinois - larger than 68% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171135001357
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.9%
White 39.3%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Canterbury Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.4%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crystal Lake Ccsd 47, which includes Canterbury Elem School.
$16,686
Per student
-2%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 31.5%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Canterbury Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Beardsley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lundahl Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coventry Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canterbury Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Crystal Lake
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Elem School
Standard public school
638 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Coventry Elem School
Standard public school
629 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
West Elem School
Standard public school
520 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Husmann Elem School
Standard public school
518 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Indian Prairie Elem School
Standard public school
496 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Woods Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
489 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Canterbury Elem School
How many students attend Canterbury Elem School?
Canterbury Elem School has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crystal Lake, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canterbury Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canterbury Elem School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canterbury Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Canterbury Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment, in Crystal Lake, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canterbury Elem School?
Canterbury Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canterbury Elem School rank among elementary schools in Crystal Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Canterbury Elem School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Crystal Lake, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Crystal Lake on the city page.
Is Canterbury Elem School a good school?
Canterbury Elem School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
Besides Canterbury Elem School, Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 also operates Hannah Beardsley Middle School (829 students), Lundahl Middle School (797 students), and Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch (737 students). See the Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 district page for the complete list.