- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canterbury, CT
Canterbury Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Canterbury Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090066001188
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canterbury Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 295
- students enrolled
Canterbury Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Canterbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090066001188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Canterbury Elementary School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 090066001188 · Canterbury, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 12.8:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School (213 students)
Canterbury Elementary School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
How Canterbury Elementary School compares
Canterbury Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 72% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,395
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Canterbury Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Canterbury School District reports $23,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canterbury Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canterbury Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canterbury Elementary School
How many students attend Canterbury Elementary School?
Canterbury Elementary School has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canterbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canterbury Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canterbury Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canterbury Elementary School?
21.9% of students at Canterbury Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canterbury Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Canterbury Elementary School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Canterbury, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canterbury Elementary School?
Canterbury Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Canterbury School District?
Besides Canterbury Elementary School, Canterbury School District also operates Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School (213 students). See the Canterbury School District district page for the complete list.