Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paul Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paul Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Sanbornville, NH school district, encompassing approximately 44.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 9.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paul Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of our school district is to enable and inspire our student body to achieve academic excellence and make positive contributions to our world.
School Rankings
Paul Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.4%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Paulie The Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Elementary School's ranking?
Paul Elementary School is ranked #438 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Paul Elementary School often compared to?
Paul Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ossipee Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Paul Elementary School?
410 students attend Paul Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Paul Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paul Elementary School?
Paul Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paul Elementary School offer ?
Paul Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul Elementary School part of?
Paul Elementary School is part of Wakefield School District.
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