Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Norman W. Crisp 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School's student population of 371 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Norman W. Crisp School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#455 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
41%
7%
Black
2%
2%
White
45%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Norman W. Crisp School's ranking?
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School is ranked #455 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Dr. Norman W. Crisp School often compared to?
Dr. Norman W. Crisp Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bicentennial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Dr. Norman W. Crisp School?
371 students attend Dr. Norman W. Crisp School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Dr. Norman W. Crisp School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Norman W. Crisp School?
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Norman W. Crisp School offer ?
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Norman W. Crisp School part of?
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School is part of Nashua School District.
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