Chesterfield School District

193 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431-3392
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 248 students in Chesterfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Chesterfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
505 Schools
# Students
248 Students
164,943 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
14,392 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chesterfield School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 188 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#67 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
52%
42%
50-54%
51%
35-39%
36%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.32
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
94%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,266 is higher than the state median of $22,103. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,923 is higher than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,266
$22,103
Spending / Student
$32,923
$21,321

Best Chesterfield School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesterfield Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
535 Old Chesterfield Rd.
Chesterfield, NH 03443
(603) 363-8301
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chesterfield School District?
Chesterfield School District manages 1 public schools serving 248 students.
What is the rank of Chesterfield School District?
Chesterfield School District is ranked #69 out of 188 school districts in New Hampshire (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield School District?
94% of Chesterfield School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chesterfield School District?
Chesterfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Chesterfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,923 is higher than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50% in NH
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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