Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jaffrey Grade School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jaffrey Grade School's student population of 250 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jaffrey Grade School ranks within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jaffrey Grade School is 0.22, which is less 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
#149 out of 455 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)22.8%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Owls
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jaffrey Grade School's ranking?
Jaffrey Grade School is ranked #149 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Jaffrey Grade School often compared to?
Jaffrey Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rindge Memorial School, Fuller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Jaffrey Grade School?
250 students attend Jaffrey Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Jaffrey Grade School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jaffrey Grade School?
Jaffrey Grade School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jaffrey Grade School offer ?
Jaffrey Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jaffrey Grade School part of?
Jaffrey Grade School is part of Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District.
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