Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pittsfield 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pittsfield Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Pittsfield, NH, encompassing approximately 24.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 4.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittsfield Elementary School's student population of 215 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#370 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Pittsfield Elementary School's ranking?
Pittsfield Elementary School is ranked #370 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Pittsfield Elementary School?
215 students attend Pittsfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pittsfield Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Pittsfield Elementary School offer ?
Pittsfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittsfield Elementary School part of?
Pittsfield Elementary School is part of Pittsfield School District.
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