Peterborough Elementary School
Tel:
(603) 924-3828
Peterborough Elementary School serves 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Peterborough Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Peterborough Elementary School's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
Total Students | 264 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Peterborough Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Peterborough Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #132 out of 455 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 58% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 3% |
Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
Black | n/a | 2% |
White | 92% | 86% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.27 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 22% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Contoocook Valley School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Peterborough Elementary School is Conval Regional High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is South Meadow School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Peterborough South Meadow School Grades: 5-8 | 403 students
2.0 miles
108 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7105 2.0 5-8 403 - Peterborough Conval Regional High School Grades: 9-12 | 724 students
2.3 miles
184 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3869 2.3 9-12 724 - Jaffrey Jaffrey Grade School Grades: PK-5 | 319 students
5.7 miles
18 School St.
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8355 5.7 PK-5 319 - Jaffrey Conant High School Grades: 9-12 | 379 students
5.8 miles
3 Conant Way
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8131 5.8 9-12 379 - Jaffrey Jaffrey-rindge Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 328 students
5.8 miles
1 Conant Way
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8122 5.8 6-8 328
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