Pollard Elementary School

120 Main St.
Plaistow, NH 03865
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pollard Elementary School ranks in the top 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 44% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50% in NH
  • : 44% (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 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Pollard School’s mission is to instill in every student a sense of their own personal value and self-worth.

School Rankings

Pollard Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pollard Elementary School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#226 out of 455 schools
(Top 50%)
44%
42%
51%
51%
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
80%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
(22-23)
18.2%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pollard Elementary School's ranking?
Pollard Elementary School is ranked #226 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% 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?
434 students attend Pollard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pollard Elementary School students are White, 11% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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