Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Thorntons Ferry School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire 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 approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thorntons Ferry School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Thorntons Ferry 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 Thorntons Ferry School is 0.26, 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
#240 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
86%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Thorntons Ferry School's ranking?
Thorntons Ferry School is ranked #240 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Thorntons Ferry School often compared to?
Thorntons Ferry Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacques Memorial Elementary School, Gate City Charter School For The Arts 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 42% NH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Thorntons Ferry School?
535 students attend Thorntons Ferry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Thorntons Ferry School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thorntons Ferry School?
Thorntons Ferry School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thorntons Ferry School offer ?
Thorntons Ferry School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thorntons Ferry School part of?
Thorntons Ferry School is part of Merrimack School District.
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