Examining the effects of green space accessibility on school performance for 3421 elementary schools

This study assesses green space accessibility and school performance at Ontario elementary schools (n = 3421), including green space on school property and in the school’s 1.6 km and 5 km neighbourhood boundaries, to understand the potential effects of green space on student achievement. School addresses, enrollment numbers, socioeconomic factors, and standardized test scores were obtained from the Ontario Ministry of Education website. Each …