Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Penacook 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Penacook Elementary School serves the southern part of Concord, NH, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Most students live within a 1.3-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest zone edge being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penacook Elementary School's student population of 325 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to create a learning community that ensures all learners actively engage in the pursuit of academic excellence.
School Rankings
Penacook 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 Penacook Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#382 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penacook Elementary School's ranking?
Penacook Elementary School is ranked #382 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Penacook Elementary School?
325 students attend Penacook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Penacook Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penacook Elementary School?
Penacook Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Penacook Elementary School offer ?
Penacook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penacook Elementary School part of?
Penacook Elementary School is part of Merrimack Valley School District.
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