Serving 687 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Canterbury Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Canterbury Elementary serves the southern part of Edinburg, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive to the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canterbury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Canterbury Elementary School's student population of 687 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
687 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
2018
School Calendar
School Rankings
Canterbury Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canterbury Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#633 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
86%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
3%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canterbury Elementary School's ranking?
Canterbury Elementary School is ranked #633 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Canterbury Elementary School often compared to?
Canterbury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alfonso Ramirez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Canterbury Elementary School?
687 students attend Canterbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Canterbury Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canterbury Elementary School?
Canterbury Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Canterbury Elementary School offer ?
Canterbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Canterbury Elementary School part of?
Canterbury Elementary School is part of Edinburg CISD School District.
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