Top Rankings
Alton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 407 students in Alton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Alton School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
1 School
496 Schools
# Students
407 Students
169,576 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
14,712 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Alton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.30
# American Indian Students
n/a
358 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
5,380 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
11,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
3,604 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
386 Students
141,066 Students
% White Students
95%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
131 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
7,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
3,846
# Students in K Grade:
32
11,307
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
11,909
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
11,958
# Students in 3rd Grade:
40
12,266
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
12,260
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
12,581
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
12,329
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
13,007
# Students in 8th Grade:
50
13,470
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
14,903
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
13,442
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
13,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
13,035
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,725 is higher than the state median of $21,499. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,786 is higher than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,725
$21,499
Spending / Student
$37,786
$20,738
Best Alton School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alton Central School Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41 School St.
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alton School District?
Alton School District manages 1 public schools serving 407 students.
What is the rank of Alton School District?
Alton School District is ranked #136 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alton School District?
95% of Alton School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alton School District?
Alton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Alton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,786 is higher than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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