Pollard Elementary School

120 Main St.
Plaistow, NH 03865
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pollard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pollard Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

School Rankings

Pollard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pollard Elementary School is 0.32, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#232 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
42%
40%
51%
51%
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
82%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pollard Elementary School's ranking?
Pollard Elementary School is ranked #232 out of 457 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Pollard Elementary School?
473 students attend Pollard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pollard Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pollard Elementary School?
Pollard Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pollard Elementary School offer ?
Pollard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pollard Elementary School part of?
Pollard Elementary School is part of Timberlane Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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