Serving 339 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gossler Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gossler Park School's student population of 339 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Gossler Park 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 Gossler Park School is 0.70, which is more 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
#453 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
31%
8%
Black
11%
2%
White
42%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Gossler Park School's ranking?
Gossler Park School is ranked #453 out of 457 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
339 students attend Gossler Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Gossler Park School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gossler Park School?
Gossler Park School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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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