Alton School District

252 Suncook Valley Rd.
Alton, NH 03809-4629
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 418 students in Alton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Alton School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
1 School
508 Schools
# Students
418 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Alton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#161 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
40%
42%
51%
25-29%
36%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
96%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $37,706 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,792 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,706
$22,075
Spending / Student
$36,792
$21,293

Best Alton School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alton Central School Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
41 School St.
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 418 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alton School District?
Alton School District manages 1 public schools serving 418 students.
What is the rank of Alton School District?
Alton School District is ranked #160 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alton School District?
96% of Alton School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alton School District?
Alton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Alton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,792 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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