C−
Canterbury School District
Public school districtGrades PK–8
Serves Canterbury.
Students
508
Schools
2
Spent per student
$24,543
CT $25,892
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
34%
What stands out about Canterbury School District
- School Grade C−: better than 23% of Connecticut districts
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Spends 5% less per student than the CT average
- 13 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 18.7% since 2020
Test scores vs. CT
2020–21Math proficiency23%
State average 37.4%
Reading / language arts48%
State average 50.1%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$24,543 per student · 5% below CT
Spending
Classroom instruction 60%Support & administration 38%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 54%State 40%Federal 6%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
428’20
461’21
468’22
477’23
508’24
Up 18.7% since 2020.
Students
White 85%Hispanic 12%Black <1%Asian <1%Two or more races <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.