Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School serves 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 67%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School is 0.31, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)67%
67%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)73%
78%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%

Hispanic
5%
6%

Black
1%
2%

White
83%
86%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
22%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
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