Nelson Elementary School

441 Granite Lake Rd.
Nelson, NH 03457
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 61 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nelson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 10% in NH
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Nelson Elementary School's student population of 61 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
61 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Nelson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nelson Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NH)
#37 out of 456 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-79%
38%
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60-79%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
7%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
97%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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0.06
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nelson Elementary School's ranking?
Nelson Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Nelson Elementary School?
61 students attend Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Nelson Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelson Elementary School?
Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nelson Elementary School offer ?
Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nelson Elementary School part of?
Nelson Elementary School is part of Nelson School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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