Penacook Elementary School
Tel:
(603)753-4891
- Penacook Elementary School serves 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14%.
School Overview
- Penacook Elementary School's student population of 380 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 380 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Penacook Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Penacook Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.16. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
| Overall School Rank | #216 out of 457 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 49% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 59% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 5% |
| Black | 3% | 2% |
| White | 93% | 86% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.16 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Merrimack Valley School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Penacook Elementary School is Merrimack Valley High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Merrimack Valley Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Merrimack Valley Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Concord Merrimack Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 840 students
0.2 miles
106 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603)753-4311 0.2 9-12 840 - Concord Merrimack Valley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 573 students
0.5 miles
14 Allen St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603)753-6336 0.5 6-8 573 - Concord Csi Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 49 students
0.9 miles
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603)753-0194 0.9 9-12 49 - Concord Teams Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-11 | 21 students
0.9 miles
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603)753-4022 0.9 9-11 21 - Concord Beaver Meadow School Grades: PK-5 | 393 students
1.5 miles
40 Sewalls Fall Rd.
Concord, NH 03301
(603)225-0853 1.5 PK-5 393
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