Serving 556 students in grades 2-5, Heron Pond Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heron Pond Elementary School's student population of 556 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heron Pond Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heron Pond Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
85%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heron Pond Elementary School's ranking?
Heron Pond Elementary School is ranked #308 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Heron Pond Elementary School often compared to?
Heron Pond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacques Memorial Elementary School, Florence Rideout Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Heron Pond Elementary School?
556 students attend Heron Pond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Heron Pond Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Heron Pond Elementary School?
Heron Pond Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Heron Pond Elementary School offer ?
Heron Pond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heron Pond Elementary School part of?
Heron Pond Elementary School is part of Milford School District.
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