Peterborough Elementary School
Tel:
(603)924-3828
- Peterborough Elementary School serves 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- 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 12:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 14%.
School Overview
- Peterborough Elementary School's student population of 267 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 267 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Peterborough Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Peterborough Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. 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 | #325 out of 457 schools (Bottom 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 | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 5% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 95% | 86% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.26 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Contoocook Valley School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is South Meadow School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is South Meadow School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Peterborough South Meadow School Grades: 5-8 | 408 students
2.0 miles
108 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603)924-7105 2.0 5-8 408 - Peterborough Conval Regional High School Grades: 9-12 | 737 students
2.3 miles
184 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603)924-3869 2.3 9-12 737 - Jaffrey Jaffrey Grade School Grades: PK-5 | 320 students
5.7 miles
18 School St.
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603)532-8355 5.7 PK-5 320 - Jaffrey Conant High School Grades: 9-12 | 390 students
5.8 miles
3 Conant Way
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603)532-8131 5.8 9-12 390 - Jaffrey Jaffrey-rindge Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 304 students
5.8 miles
1 Conant Way
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603)532-8122 5.8 6-8 304
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