- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, CT
Cherry Brook Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Brook Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090069000120
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Brook Primary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Brook Primary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Brook Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Canton, CT.
School address
District: Canton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090069000120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Cherry Brook Primary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 090069000120 · Canton, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 11.2:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton High School (443 students)
Cherry Brook Primary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Cherry Brook Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton High Sc
Canton High School
443 students
- This school
Cherry Brook Primary School
426 students
- Canton Interme
Canton Intermediate School
333 students
- Canton Middle
Canton Middle School
214 students
What this shows Cherry Brook Primary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Brook Primary School compares
Cherry Brook Primary 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 67% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$23,239
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Cherry Brook Primary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Canton School District reports $23,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherry Brook Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canton Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Brook Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Brook Primary School
How many students attend Cherry Brook Primary School?
Cherry Brook Primary School has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, CT. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Brook Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Brook Primary School is 11.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherry Brook Primary School?
12.0% of students at Cherry Brook Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Brook Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Brook Primary School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Canton, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Brook Primary School?
Cherry Brook Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherry Brook Primary School rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Brook Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Canton, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Canton School District?
Besides Cherry Brook Primary School, Canton School District also operates Canton High School (443 students), Canton Intermediate School (333 students), and Canton Middle School (214 students). See the Canton School District district page for the complete list.