Serving 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lempster Community 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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: 132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lempster Community School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Lempster, NH, encompassing approximately 32.7 square miles. Most residents typically drive 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lempster Community School's student population of 132 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Lempster Community 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 Lempster Community 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
#303 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
White
92%
82%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lempster Community School's ranking?
Lempster Community School is ranked #303 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Lempster Community School often compared to?
Lempster Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Unity Elementary School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Lempster Community School?
132 students attend Lempster Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lempster Community School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lempster Community School?
Lempster Community School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lempster Community School offer ?
Lempster Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lempster Community School part of?
Lempster Community School is part of Lempster School District.
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