Nelson Elementary School
Tel:
(603) 847-3408
Nelson Elementary School serves 70 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Nelson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Nelson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Nelson Elementary School's student population of 70 students has declined by 12% 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 | 70 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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School Comparison
Nelson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Nelson Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #95 out of 455 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 94% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nelson School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Nelson Elementary School is Leaf Charter School (7.5 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 | 74 students
4.3 miles
200 School St.
Stoddard, NH 03464
(603) 446-3348 4.3 K-5 74 - Harrisville Wells Memorial School Grades: K-6 | 49 students
5.9 miles
235 Chesham Rd.
Harrisville, NH 03450
(603) 827-3272 5.9 K-6 49 - Gilsum Gilsum Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 60 students
6.3 miles
640 Route 10
Gilsum, NH 03448
(603) 352-2226 6.3 K-6 60 - Alstead Leaf Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 14 students
7.5 miles
6a Baine Road
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829 7.5 9-12 14 - Marlow John D. Perkins Academy Grades: PK-6 | 35 students
8.3 miles
919 Nh, Rte. 10
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 446-3307 8.3 PK-6 35
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