Sandown Central School

295 Main St.
Sandown, NH 03873
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sandown Central School's student population of 133 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
133 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sandown Central School is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NH)
(14-15)
50-54%
46%
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(14-15)
75-79%
59%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sandown Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
7%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
88%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% NH state average).
How many students attend Sandown Central School?
133 students attend Sandown Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sandown Central School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandown Central School?
Sandown Central School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sandown Central School offer ?
Sandown Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Sandown Central School part of?
Sandown Central School is part of Timberlane Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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