Laconia School District
For the 2022 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,944 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 32% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 56% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Laconia School District are Pleasant Street School, Elm Street School and Laconia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Laconia School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Hampshire.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 15% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Rankings
Laconia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Overview
School District Name
Laconia School District
School District Phone Number
School District Grades Offered
PK - 12
2018-2019 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
5 Schools
497 Schools
# Students
1,944 Students
178,513 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
14,622 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
56%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.27
# American Indian Students
5 Students
465 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
5,932 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
9,951 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
40 Students
3,596 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
1,719 Students
152,571 Students
% White Students
88%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
166 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
5,838 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
3,878
# Students in K Grade:
134
11,414
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
12,735
# Students in 2nd Grade:
160
12,491
# Students in 3rd Grade:
147
12,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
163
13,434
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
13,656
# Students in 6th Grade:
139
13,755
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
13,844
# Students in 8th Grade:
144
14,162
# Students in 9th Grade:
135
14,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
14,409
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
13,617
# Students in 12th Grade:
150
13,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,719 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,046. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,447 is less than the state median of $28,345. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$12 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$12 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,719
$29,046
Spending / Student
$18,447
$28,345
Best Laconia School District Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Street School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Pleasant St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Elm Street School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
478 Elm St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Laconia High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
Rank: #44.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
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
| 347 students
Rank: #55.
150 Mcgrath St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
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