Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-1, Dr. H. O. Smith 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 67% (which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Math Proficiency: 67%
- Reading Proficiency: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
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 410 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School is 0.37, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. 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
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
2%
2%
White
79%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NH state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% NH state average).
How many students attend Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School?
410 students attend Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School?
Dr. H. O. Smith 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. H. O. Smith Elementary School offer ?
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School part of?
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School is part of Hudson School District.
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