Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School
Tel:
(603) 886-1248
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 Placements
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
Total Students | 457 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 67% | 67% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 73% | 78% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 |
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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 |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.27 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 22% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Hudson School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School is Alvirne High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hudson Memorial School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hudson Hudson Memorial School Grades: 6-8 | 823 students
0.7 miles
1 Memorial Dr.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1240 0.7 6-8 823 - Nashua Dr. Norman W. Crisp School Grades: PK-5 | 440 students
0.9 miles
50 Arlington St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4390 0.9 PK-5 440 - Hudson Nottingham West Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 548 students
1.3 miles
10 Pelham Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 595-1570 1.3 2-5 548 - Nashua Nashua Title I Preschool Grades: PK | 45 students
1.5 miles
One Concord St
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 889-5900 1.5 PK 45 - Nashua Elm Street Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,039 student
1.6 miles
117 Elm St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4322 1.6 6-8 1,039
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