Gilford Elementary School
Tel:
(603)524-1661
- Gilford Elementary School serves 339 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14%.
Top Placements
Gilford Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Gilford Elementary School's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 339 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gilford Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gilford Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
| Overall School Rank | #139 out of 457 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 49% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 59% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 95% | 86% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.26 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilford School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gilford Elementary School is Gilford High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gilford Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gilford Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilford Gilford High School Grades: 9-12 | 491 students
0.2 miles
88 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603)524-7135 0.2 9-12 491 - Gilford Gilford Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 336 students
0.2 miles
72 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603)527-2460 0.2 5-8 336 - Laconia Woodland Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 392 students
2.9 miles
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603)524-8733 2.9 PK-5 392 - Laconia Laconia High School Grades: 9-12 | 549 students
3.1 miles
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603)524-3350 3.1 9-12 549 - Laconia Laconia Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 414 students
3.5 miles
150 Mcgrath St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603)524-4632 3.5 6-8 414
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