Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Little Harbour School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little Harbour School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Little Harbour School's student population of 355 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Little Harbour School ranks within the top 5% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Harbour School is 0.41, which is more 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
#18 out of 456 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
4%
2%
White
76%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Little Harbour School's ranking?
Little Harbour School is ranked #18 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Little Harbour School often compared to?
Little Harbour Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Franklin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Little Harbour School?
355 students attend Little Harbour School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Little Harbour School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Harbour School?
Little Harbour School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Little Harbour School offer ?
Little Harbour School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Little Harbour School part of?
Little Harbour School is part of Portsmouth School District.
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