Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barnstead Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher 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 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barnstead Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Center Barnstead, NH, encompassing approximately 44.9 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barnstead Elementary School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Motto
We are the Barnstead Bears!
School Rankings
Barnstead Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnstead Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
97%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnstead Elementary School's ranking?
Barnstead Elementary School is ranked #404 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Barnstead Elementary School often compared to?
Barnstead Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilmanton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Barnstead Elementary School?
449 students attend Barnstead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Barnstead Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barnstead Elementary School?
Barnstead Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barnstead Elementary School offer ?
Barnstead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnstead Elementary School part of?
Barnstead Elementary School is part of Barnstead School District.
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