Serving 46 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Faulkner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: James Faulkner Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Stoddard, NH, encompassing approximately 53.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10-12 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 4.2 miles and the furthest edge located 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Faulkner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James Faulkner Elementary School's student population of 46 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Fostering self-motivated lifelong learners.'
School Rankings
James Faulkner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Faulkner Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#251 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
White
96%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Newts
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Faulkner Elementary School's ranking?
James Faulkner Elementary School is ranked #251 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend James Faulkner Elementary School?
46 students attend James Faulkner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of James Faulkner Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Faulkner Elementary School?
James Faulkner Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Faulkner Elementary School offer ?
James Faulkner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Faulkner Elementary School part of?
James Faulkner Elementary School is part of Stoddard School District.
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