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Pelham Elementary School vs. Hampstead Central School

Should you attend Pelham Elementary School or Hampstead Central School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pelham Elementary School
61 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Hampstead Central School
21 Emerson Ave.
Hampstead, NH 03841
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Pelham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Hampstead Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 752 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pelham Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hampstead Central School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
752 students
465 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pelham Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hampstead Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pelham Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hampstead Central School.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pelham Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hampstead Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pelham Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pelham School District and the state of New Hampshire, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hampstead Central School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hampstead School District and the state of New Hampshire, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#117 out of 455 schools in NH
(Top 30%)
#88 out of 455 schools in NH
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pelham Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hampstead Central School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in NH)
60-64%
(Top 20% in NH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pelham Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pelham School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampstead Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hampstead School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pelham Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pelham School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampstead Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hampstead School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pelham Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pelham School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pelham Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hampstead Central School by grade.
Pre-K Students
57
32
Kindergarten Students
123
72
Grade 1 Students
104
92
Grade 2 Students
132
99
Grade 3 Students
107
77
Grade 4 Students
107
93
Grade 5 Students
122
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pelham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pelham School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hampstead Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hampstead School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pelham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pelham School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hampstead Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hampstead School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pelham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pelham School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hampstead Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hampstead School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% White
85%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pelham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pelham School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hampstead Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hampstead School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pelham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pelham School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hampstead Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hampstead School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.27
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pelham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pelham School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hampstead Central School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hampstead School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pelham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pelham School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hampstead Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hampstead School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pelham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pelham School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hampstead Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hampstead School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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