Gilford Elementary School
Gilford Elementary School serves 333 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Gilford Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Gilford Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Gilford Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 333 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gilford Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gilford Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #114 out of 455 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 94% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Gilford Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilford Gilford High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 488 students10
0.2 miles
88 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-7135 0.2 9-12 488 - Gilford Gilford Middle School Math: 62% | Reading: 65%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 5-8 | 322 students10
0.2 miles
72 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 527-2460 0.2 5-8 322 - Laconia Woodland Heights Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 347 students10
2.9 miles
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733 2.9 PK-5 347 - Laconia Laconia High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 547 students10
3.1 miles
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350 3.1 9-12 547 - Laconia Laconia Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 33%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 415 students10
3.5 miles
150 Mcgrath St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632 3.5 6-8 415
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