Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edward Fenn School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Edward Fenn School's attendance zone covers the entire Gorham, NH school district, encompassing approximately 128.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edward Fenn School's student population of 143 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edward Fenn School ranks within the top 30% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward Fenn School is 0.19, 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
#127 out of 455 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward Fenn School's ranking?
Edward Fenn School is ranked #127 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Edward Fenn School?
143 students attend Edward Fenn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Edward Fenn School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edward Fenn School?
Edward Fenn School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edward Fenn School offer ?
Edward Fenn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edward Fenn School part of?
Edward Fenn School is part of Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District.
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