Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gossler Park 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gossler Park School serves the west part of Manchester, NH, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gossler Park School's student population of 366 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Gossler Park School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gossler Park School is 0.73, which is more 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
#436 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Gossler Park School's ranking?
Gossler Park School is ranked #436 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Gossler Park School often compared to?
Gossler Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Elementary School, Beech Street School, Bakersville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Gossler Park School?
366 students attend Gossler Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Gossler Park School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gossler Park School?
Gossler Park School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gossler Park School offer ?
Gossler Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gossler Park School part of?
Gossler Park School is part of Manchester School District.
In what neighborhood is Gossler Park School located?
Gossler Park School is located in the Notre Dame neighborhood of Manchester, NH.
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