North Canaan Elementary School

90 Pease Street
Canaan, CT 06018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Canaan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50% in CT
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Canaan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

North Canaan Elementary School's student population of 234 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

North Canaan Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Canaan Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#405 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
39%
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55-59%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Canaan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
29%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
81%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
This chart display the diversity score of North Canaan Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Canaan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Canaan Elementary School's ranking?
North Canaan Elementary School is ranked #405 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are North Canaan Elementary School often compared to?
North Canaan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lee H. Kellogg School, Salisbury Central School, Sharon Center School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend North Canaan Elementary School?
234 students attend North Canaan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of North Canaan Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Canaan Elementary School?
North Canaan Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Canaan Elementary School offer ?
North Canaan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Canaan Elementary School part of?
North Canaan Elementary School is part of North Canaan School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
1pm Dismissal - Tentative Last Day of School
June 12, 2024 (Wednesday)

School Reviews

2   3/31/2021
The school is hit or miss when it comes to teachers and education. The lower grades seem to have some great staff. The upper grades can be a complete mess. It was painful listening online to the disrespect the students had for the teacher even when they were in class. They could use some education and restructuring themselves.
- Posted by Parent - Alias
5   1/11/2007
You should choose this school! It rocks and i love it here! We learn SSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH. We come home evryday and tell our parents EVERYTHING we learned!!!! Art, music, gym, library, and computer are all reminders that we LOVE this school, the teachers can be stricted but that just means that we have to work harder because unlike most of the schools we WORK. What also makes this school loving and great is the WONDERFUL principle(Rosemary Keilty)!! I know that I am just a student in the 7th grade but I have been going to this school my WHOLE life and this school ROCKS!!!!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jmile

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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