Idlehurst Elementary School serves 341 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idlehurst Elementary School's student population of 341 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Idlehurst Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
71%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
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?
341 students attend Idlehurst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Idlehurst Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% 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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