Mt. Caesar Elementary School

585 Old Homstead Hwy.
Swanzey, NH 03446
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mt. Caesar Elementary School serves 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 79%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 65-69%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mt. Caesar Elementary School's student population of 268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Empowering students for success.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mt. Caesar Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (NH)
(11-12)
65-69%
67%
(11-12)
70-74%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
91%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
(22-23)
17.5%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% NH state average).
How many students attend Mt. Caesar Elementary School?
268 students attend Mt. Caesar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mt. Caesar Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Caesar Elementary School?
Mt. Caesar Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt. Caesar Elementary School offer ?
Mt. Caesar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt. Caesar Elementary School part of?
Mt. Caesar Elementary School is part of Monadnock Regional School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 65-69%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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