Canterbury Elementary School

Q: Is Canterbury Elementary School a good school?

Canterbury Elementary School ranks 29 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Canterbury Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Canterbury, New Hampshire, with 116 students. The school has consistently maintained a high performance ranking, placing in the top 30 elementary schools in the state for several years.

Canterbury Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and Merrimack Valley School District averages in standardized test scores, with 64% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 72% proficient or better in reading, compared to the state averages of 41% and 53%, respectively. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.55%) compared to the state average, and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (13.79%), indicating a higher socioeconomic status of the student population. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio of 11.9, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

The consistent high performance of Salisbury Elementary School, Webster Elementary School, and Southwick School in the surrounding area, as well as the more diverse student populations of Mill Brook School and Beaver Meadow School, provide interesting points of comparison for parents considering their educational options.

Detail:

Public K-5

15 Baptist Rd.
Canterbury, NH 03224-2515

(603) 783-9944

District: Shaker Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
29^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,864

Students who attend Canterbury Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Belmont Middle School
High:	Belmont High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 106

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Asian:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Canterbury Elementary School ranks better than 87.6% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), Hispanic (2.8%), Asian (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canterbury Elementary School is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Canterbury Elementary School employs 10.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canterbury Elementary School is $17,864.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Canterbury Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Canterbury Elementary School 29^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Canterbury Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Shaker Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shaker Regional School District 57^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Canterbury Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Canterbury Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	93.45	6^th	238	97.5%
2007	83.35	24^th	237	89.9%
2008	95.22	1^st	236	99.6%
2009	89.43	8^th	240	96.7%
2010	92.72	3^rd	242	98.8%
2011	91.60	4^th	237	98.3%
2012	91.54	5^th	241	97.9%
2013	93.36	3^rd	241	98.8%
2014	87.14	10^th	242	95.9%
2015	85.19	17^th	206	91.7%
2016	89.85	8^th	244	96.7%
2017	84.24	19^th	229	91.7%
2018	79.51	29^th	231	87.4%
2019	77.52	34^th	231	85.3%
2021	74.91	40^th	211	81.0%
2022	81.29	27^th	233	88.4%
2023	66.38	64^th	237	73.0%
2024	83.71	29^th	234	87.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Canterbury Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	61.96	72^nd	192	62.5%
2023	58.99	72^nd	193	62.7%

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Rank History for White students at Canterbury Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	79.66	26^th	227	88.5%
2019	77.18	34^th	229	85.2%
2021	75.38	33^rd	209	84.2%
2022	80.90	28^th	229	87.8%
2023	67.15	67^th	233	71.2%
2024	82.95	28^th	228	87.7%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Can't say enough good things about how much we love this school! My daughter is doing amazing, and the staff is amazing! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Canterbury Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	145	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	147
1992	150	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	150
1993	148	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	148
1994	159	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	159
1995	255	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	257
1996	255	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	257
1997	284	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	285
1998	259	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	266
1999	273	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	273
2000	133	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	133
2001	153	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	154
2002	140	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	142
2003	140	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	142
2004	128	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	131
2005	141	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	145
2006	138	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	141
2007	136	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	138
2008	140	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	141
2009	138	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	139
2010	121	0	0	1	0	0	122
2011	120	0	0	1	0	0	121
2012	122	0	0	0	0	1	123
2013	122	0	0	0	0	0	122
2014	125	0	0	0	0	1	126
2015	113	0	0	3	0	0	116
2016	108	2	0	2	0	0	112
2017	118	0	0	1	0	0	119
2018	114	0	0	4	0	0	118
2019	116	0	0	1	0	0	117
2020	110	0	0	3	0	1	114
2021	102	0	0	2	0	1	105
2022	103	0	0	3	0	0	106
2023	112	0	0	3	0	1	116
2024	101	0	1	3	0	1	106

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Canterbury Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	147	7.5	19.6	4.1
1992	150	9.0	16.6	6
1993	148	10.5	14.1	1.4
1994	159	12.0	13.3	3.8
1995	257	15.9	16.2	7.4
1996	257	15.9	16.2	7.4
1997	285	15.9	17.9	7.7
1998	266	15.4	17.3	6.8
1999	273	16.3	16.7	9.2
2000	133	10.0	13.3	3
2001	154	9.3	16.6	1.3
2002	142	12.5	11.4	4.9
2003	142	12.5	11.4	4.9
2004	131	10.3	12.7	7.6
2005	145	10.1	14.4	7.6
2006	141	9.1	15.5	9.2
2007	138	10.2	13.5	8.7
2008	141	11.1	12.7	11.3
2009	139	11.1	12.5	12.9
2010	122	10.0	12.2	15.6
2011	121	9.0	13.4	16.5
2012	123	9.0	13.6	14.6
2013	122	9.0	13.5	16.4
2014	126	10.6	11.8	12.7
2015	116	9.0	12.8	12.1
2016	112	11.0	10.1	16.1
2017	119	10.2	11.6	14.3
2018	118	9.8	12.0	16.9
2019	117	9.6	12.1	26.5
2020	114	9.6	11.8	14
2021	105	9.6	10.9	13.3
2022	106	9.6	11.0	19.8
2023	116	9.7	11.9	13.8
2024	106	10.7	9.9	10.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Canterbury Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	147	7.5	19.6	4.1
1992	150	9.0	16.6	6
1993	148	10.5	14.1	1.4
1994	159	12.0	13.3	3.8
1995	257	15.9	16.2	7.4
1996	257	15.9	16.2	7.4
1997	285	15.9	17.9	7.7
1998	266	15.4	17.3	6.8
1999	273	16.3	16.7	9.2
2000	133	10.0	13.3	3
2001	154	9.3	16.6	1.3
2002	142	12.5	11.4	4.9
2003	142	12.5	11.4	4.9
2004	131	10.3	12.7	7.6
2005	145	10.1	14.4	7.6
2006	141	9.1	15.5	9.2
2007	138	10.2	13.5	8.7
2008	141	11.1	12.7	11.3
2009	139	11.1	12.5	12.9
2010	122	10.0	12.2	15.6
2011	121	9.0	13.4	16.5
2012	123	9.0	13.6	14.6
2013	122	9.0	13.5	16.4
2014	126	10.6	11.8	12.7
2015	116	9.0	12.8	12.1
2016	112	11.0	10.1	16.1
2017	119	10.2	11.6	14.3
2018	118	9.8	12.0	16.9
2019	117	9.6	12.1	26.5
2020	114	9.6	11.8	14
2021	105	9.6	10.9	13.3
2022	106	9.6	11.0	19.8
2023	116	9.7	11.9	13.8
2024	106	10.7	9.9	10.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Canterbury Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,864

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Canterbury Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 34^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 64^th of 237 Elementary schools	12.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Canterbury Elementary School)	100	94	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shaker Regional School District)	34	52	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Canterbury Elementary School)	92	76	16%
3rd Grade Reading (Shaker Regional School District)	56	46	10%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Canterbury Elementary School)	44	68	24%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shaker Regional School District)	30	51	21%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Canterbury Elementary School)	67	65	2%
4th Grade Reading (Shaker Regional School District)	56	43	13%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Canterbury Elementary School)	62	30	32%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shaker Regional School District)	40	28	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Canterbury Elementary School)	62	50	12%
5th Grade Reading (Shaker Regional School District)	42	51	9%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Canterbury Elementary School)	67	30	37%
5th Grade Science (Shaker Regional School District)	37	33	4%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Canterbury Elementary School)	65	63	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Shaker Regional School District)	41	35	6%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Canterbury Elementary School)	71	63	8%
All Grades Reading (Shaker Regional School District)	55	53	2%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Canterbury Elementary School)	67	30	37%
All Grades Science (Shaker Regional School District)	41	34	7%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	117	116	0.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	116	112	3.4%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.5%	13.8%	12.7%

Schools Near Canterbury Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)				NH SAS Reading (2024)				NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Canterbury Elementary School	Public	K-5	15 Baptist Rd.	Canterbury	03224	Merrimack County	Shaker Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 783-9944	106	11	9.9	10.4%	101 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	83.7	29^th of 234 public elementary schools	87.6%		66.4	64^th of 237 public elementary schools	73.0%	35		56.0	71.0	64.0		69.0	79.0	72.0	54.0	54.0	$17,864
Boscawen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 BEST Ave.	Boscawen	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 753-6512	236	22	10.7	28.0%	199 (84.3%)	4 (1.7%)	19 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.9%)	55.6	104^th of 234 public elementary schools	55.6%		59.9	84^th of 237 public elementary schools	64.6%	20	86.0	68.0	32.0	62.0	55.0	65.0	39.0	54.0	23.0	23.0	$18,227
Penacook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	60 Village St.	Penacook	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 753-4891	315	30	10.4	42.9%	266 (84.4%)	8 (2.5%)	17 (5.4%)	16 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	14.9	205^th of 234 public elementary schools	12.4%		16.7	211^th of 237 public elementary schools	11.0%	6	43.0	24.0	17.0	28.0	29.0	30.0	36.0	32.0			$17,138
Loudon Elementary School	Public	K-5	7039 School St.	Loudon	03307	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 783-4400	274	23	11.9	23.4%	251 (91.6%)	3 (1.1%)	5 (1.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.7%)	29.2	180^th of 234 public elementary schools	23.1%		38.7	158^th of 237 public elementary schools	33.3%	22	46.0	43.0	24.0	37.0	41.0	37.0	43.0	40.0	31.0	31.0	$17,525
Beaver Meadow School	Public	PK, KG-5	40 Sewalls Fall Rd.	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 225-0853	362	32	11.4	40.1%	283 (78.2%)	28 (7.7%)	10 (2.8%)	20 (5.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.2%)	40	147^th of 234 public elementary schools	37.2%		21.6	200^th of 237 public elementary schools	15.6%	53	52.0	28.0	37.0	39.0	62.0	25.0	57.0	46.0	33.0	33.0	$14,924
Southwick School	Public	K-4	50 Zion Hill Rd.	Northfield	03276	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 286-3611	253	24	10.7	38.3%	215 (85.0%)	2 (0.8%)	14 (5.5%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.5%)	26.1	187^th of 234 public elementary schools	20.1%		33.4	168^th of 237 public elementary schools	29.1%	19	38.0	44.0		41.0	32.0	38.0		35.0			$15,141
Mill Brook School	Public	PK, KG-2	53 South Curtisville Road	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 225-0830	339	33	10.3	41.0%	212 (62.5%)	55 (16.2%)	20 (5.9%)	35 (10.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)								(n/a)											$13,291
Broken Ground School	Public	3-5	51 South Curtisville Road	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 225-0855	310	28	11.2	39.4%	221 (71.3%)	36 (11.6%)	18 (5.8%)	28 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	44.2	134^th of 234 public elementary schools	42.7%		38.7	159^th of 237 public elementary schools	32.9%	25	41.0	51.0	32.0	41.0	45.0	52.0	64.0	54.0	31.0	31.0	$14,781
Winnisquam Early Learning Center	Public	PK	435 W. Main Street	Tilton	03276	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 286-4531	31	3	12.4	32.3%	29 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)
Webster Elementary School	Public	K-5	936 Battle St.	Webster	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 648-2467	88	8	11.1	31.8%	86 (97.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	50.3	121^st of 234 public elementary schools	48.3%		40.1	155^th of 237 public elementary schools	34.6%	34	40.0	33.0	58.0	42.0	33.0	44.0	83.0	51.0	50.0	50.0	$17,212

Frequently Asked Questions about Canterbury Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Canterbury Elementary School?

Students at Canterbury Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Canterbury Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Canterbury Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Belmont Middle School
High : Belmont High School

How many students attend Canterbury Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 106 students attended Canterbury Elementary School.

Is Canterbury Elementary School a good school?

Canterbury Elementary School ranks 29^th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Canterbury Elementary School in?

Shaker Regional School District

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