Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lancaster 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 is 23% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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-8
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lancaster Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lancaster, NH, covering an area of 214 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located approximately 21.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lancaster Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lancaster 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 Lancaster Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#402 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lancaster Elementary School's ranking?
Lancaster Elementary School is ranked #402 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Lancaster Elementary School often compared to?
Lancaster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitefield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Lancaster Elementary School?
310 students attend Lancaster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lancaster Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lancaster Elementary School?
Lancaster Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lancaster Elementary School offer ?
Lancaster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lancaster Elementary School part of?
Lancaster Elementary School is part of White Mountains Regional School District.
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