Chesterfield School District

193 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431-3392
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 253 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
506 Schools
# Students
253 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chesterfield School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 187 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%
(2022-23)
16.7%
24.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.33
% 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 $35,257 is higher than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,530 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,945 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$3,959 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,257
$24,192
Spending / Student
$33,530
$24,280

Best Chesterfield School District Public Schools (2026-27)

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 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chesterfield School District?
Chesterfield School District manages 1 public schools serving 253 students.
What is the rank of Chesterfield School District?
Chesterfield School District is ranked #69 out of 187 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 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Chesterfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,530 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • 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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