Serving 46 students in grades 1-5, Jefferson 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 was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
96%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NH state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NH state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
46 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of White Mountain Regional School District.
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