Serving 108 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Effingham Elementary 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 50-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Effingham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Effingham Elementary School's student population of 108 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Effingham Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Effingham Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 457 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
97%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Effingham Elementary School's ranking?
Effingham Elementary School is ranked #134 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Effingham Elementary School often compared to?
Effingham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Elementary School, Ossipee Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Effingham Elementary School?
108 students attend Effingham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Effingham Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Effingham Elementary School?
Effingham Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Effingham Elementary School offer ?
Effingham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Effingham Elementary School part of?
Effingham Elementary School is part of Governor Wentworth Regional School District.
School Reviews
Review Effingham Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles

What is Project-Based Learning?
Project-based learning has been highly touted by some educators as a viable option to traditional learning models. We’ll take a look at what project-based learning is and why it is getting so much attention today.

What is an Online High School
Find information about Online High Schools - what they are and how they work.

“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.