Idlehurst Elementary School (Closed 2021)

Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
469 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NH)
(11-12)
50%
67%
(11-12)
59%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
72%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NH state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% NH state average).
How many students attend Idlehurst Elementary School?
469 students attend Idlehurst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Idlehurst Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idlehurst Elementary School?
Idlehurst Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Idlehurst Elementary School offer ?
Idlehurst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idlehurst Elementary School part of?
Idlehurst Elementary School is part of Somersworth School District.

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