Idlehurst Elementary School serves 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idlehurst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Idlehurst Elementary School's student population of 329 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Idlehurst Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
76%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Idlehurst Elementary School?
329 students attend Idlehurst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Idlehurst Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idlehurst Elementary School?
Idlehurst Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Idlehurst Elementary School offer ?
Idlehurst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Idlehurst Elementary School part of?
Idlehurst Elementary School is part of Somersworth School District.
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