Nelson Elementary School serves 61 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Nelson Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nelson Elementary School's student population of 61 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nelson Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 456 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
n/a
2%
White
97%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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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