Nelson Elementary School
Tel:
(603)847-3408
- Nelson Elementary School serves 68 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14%.
School Overview
- Nelson Elementary School's student population of 68 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 68 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nelson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nelson Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.16. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
| Overall School Rank | #272 out of 457 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 49% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 59% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a | 5% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 96% | 86% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.16 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nelson School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nelson Elementary School is Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock (9.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marlborough Elementary School (8.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James Faulkner Elementary School (4.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Stoddard James Faulkner Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 82 students
4.3 miles
200 School St.
Stoddard, NH 03464
(603)446-3348 4.3 K-5 82 - Harrisville Wells Memorial School Grades: K-6 | 56 students
5.9 miles
235 Chesham Rd.
Harrisville, NH 03450
(603)827-3272 5.9 K-6 56 - Gilsum Gilsum Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 59 students
6.3 miles
640 Route 10
Gilsum, NH 03448
(603)352-2226 6.3 K-6 59 - Marlow John D. Perkins Academy Grades: PK-6 | 38 students
8.3 miles
919 Nh, Rte. 10
Marlow, NH 03456
(603)446-3307 8.3 PK-6 38 - Hancock Hancock Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 47 students
8.6 miles
10 Elementary Ln.
Hancock, NH 03449
(603)525-3303 8.6 K-4 47
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