Serving 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dr. George S. Emerson 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School serves the southeast part of Fitzwilliam, NH, covering an attendance zone of approximately 35.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School's student population of 150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. George S. Emerson 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 Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#328 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
89%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School is ranked #328 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School?
150 students attend Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School?
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School part of?
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School is part of Monadnock Regional School District.
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