Fairgrounds Elementary School vs. Sunset Heights School
Should I attend Fairgrounds Elementary School or Sunset Heights School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Fairgrounds Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Sunset Heights School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairgrounds 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset Heights 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
504 students
341 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 456 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#387 out of 456 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
75
56
Grade 1 Students
92
60
Grade 2 Students
90
57
Grade 3 Students
97
58
Grade 4 Students
77
55
Grade 5 Students
73
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
44%
23%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
43%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%