Carpenter Elementary School

102 S. Main St.
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Carpenter Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in NH
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carpenter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Carpenter Elementary School's student population of 200 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
200 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Carpenter Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carpenter Elementary School is 0.15, 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)
#54 out of 456 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-69%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carpenter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-69%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
7%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
92%
83%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 is Carpenter Elementary School's ranking?
Carpenter Elementary School is ranked #54 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Carpenter Elementary School?
200 students attend Carpenter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Carpenter Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carpenter Elementary School?
Carpenter Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carpenter Elementary School offer ?
Carpenter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Carpenter Elementary School part of?
Carpenter Elementary School is part of Governor Wentworth Reg School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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