Enrollment
426
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherry Brook Primary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherry Brook Primary School
Cherry Brook Primary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Canton, Connecticut, enrolling 426 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 426 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 271 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #270, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Canton School District also operates Canton High School (443 students) and Canton Intermediate School (333 students) alongside Cherry Brook Primary 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 Cherry Brook Primary School compares
Cherry Brook Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton School District, which includes Cherry Brook Primary School.
$23,127
Per student
-3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.8%
State 26.7%
Federal 4.5%
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 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
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Canton on the city page.
Is Cherry Brook Primary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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