Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

178 Meadows Rd.
Jefferson, NH 03583
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 46 students in grades 1-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NH)
(17-18)
40-49%
48%
(17-18)
40-59%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
96%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NH state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NH state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
46 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jefferson 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 Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of White Mountains Regional School District.

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