Top Rankings
Laconia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,831 students in Laconia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Laconia School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
5 Schools
496 Schools
# Students
1,831 Students
169,576 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
14,712 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Laconia School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.30
# American Indian Students
2 Students
358 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
5,380 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
11,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
54 Students
3,604 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
1,605 Students
141,066 Students
% White Students
88%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
131 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
7,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
67
3,846
# Students in K Grade:
128
11,307
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
11,909
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
11,958
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
12,266
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
12,260
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
12,581
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
12,329
# Students in 7th Grade:
130
13,007
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
13,470
# Students in 9th Grade:
168
14,903
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
13,442
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
13,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
145
13,035
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,372 is higher than the state median of $21,499. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,913 is higher than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,372
$21,499
Spending / Student
$20,913
$20,738
Best Laconia School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laconia High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Street School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Pleasant St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Laconia Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Mcgrath St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Grades: 6-8
| 422 students
Rank: #44.
Elm Street School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
478 Elm St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #55.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laconia School District?
Laconia School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,831 students.
What is the rank of Laconia School District?
Laconia School District is ranked #168 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laconia School District?
88% of Laconia School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laconia School District?
Laconia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Laconia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,913 is higher than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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