Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Chichester Central 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chichester Central School's student population of 199 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chichester Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chichester Central School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#257 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
n/a
2%
White
97%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chichester Central School's ranking?
Chichester Central School is ranked #257 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Chichester Central School often compared to?
Chichester Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Chichester Central School?
199 students attend Chichester Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Chichester Central School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chichester Central School?
Chichester Central School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chichester Central School offer ?
Chichester Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Chichester Central School part of?
Chichester Central School is part of Chichester School District.
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