Northwest Elementary School vs. Parker-varney School
Should I attend Northwest Elementary School or Parker-varney 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
Northwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Parker-varney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Northwest 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 13% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Parker-varney 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-4
Total Students
513 students
437 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 456 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#444 out of 456 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
93
Kindergarten Students
110
72
Grade 1 Students
92
69
Grade 2 Students
107
65
Grade 3 Students
92
76
Grade 4 Students
112
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
23%
22%
% Black
8%
12%
% White
57%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
12%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%