Henniker Community School
Henniker Community School serves 380 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Henniker Community School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henniker Community School's student population of 380 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henniker Community School is ranked within the top 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Henniker Community School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 456 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
n/a
2%
White
92%
84%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Henniker Community School?
380 students attend Henniker Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Henniker Community School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henniker Community School?
Henniker Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Henniker Community School offer ?
Henniker Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Henniker Community School part of?
Henniker Community School is part of Henniker School District.
School Reviews
5 10/4/2022
The school has for years been very community-based, staffers are always helpful and considerate of both child and family needs and go to extensive lengths to give their best efforts towards child requirements and needs. Extended programs for arts, music, and sports have been maintained well by staff through pandemic encounters.
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