Elm Street School

478 Elm St.
Laconia, NH 03246
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elm Street 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elm Street School's student population of 260 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
260 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Elm Street 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 Elm Street School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#370 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elm Street School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
51%
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20-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elm Street School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
7%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
86%
83%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
19%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elm Street School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elm Street School's ranking?
Elm Street School is ranked #370 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Elm Street School?
260 students attend Elm Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Elm Street School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elm Street School?
Elm Street School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elm Street School offer ?
Elm Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elm Street School part of?
Elm Street School is part of Laconia School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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