Summary:
Canterbury Woods Elementary is a public elementary school in Annandale, Virginia, serving 787 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia.
Canterbury Woods Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students significantly outperform the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages in SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 89.34% of 3rd-grade students at Canterbury Woods were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to 71.31% in Fairfax County and 70.11% statewide. The school also maintains a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more representative of the surrounding community than many nearby schools.
Canterbury Woods Elementary's exceptional performance extends beyond overall academic achievement, as the school also excels across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, multi-racial students, English Language Learners, low socioeconomic status students, and military-connected students. The school's student-teacher ratio is also relatively low, ranging from 15.2 to 15.7 students per teacher over the past three school years, which can contribute to more personalized attention and support for students. While some nearby schools, such as Wakefield Forest Elementary and Olde Creek Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, Canterbury Woods Elementary stands out as an exceptional public elementary school within the Fairfax County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-6
District:
Fairfax County Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,374
Students who attend Canterbury Woods Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7
Number of students: 787
Racial breakdown:
White:
46.3%
Asian:
24.5%
Hispanic:
13.0%
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Two or more races:
10.3%
African American:
5.7%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.2%
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