Richards Elementary School vs. Canaan Elementary School
Should I attend Richards Elementary School or Canaan Elementary 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
Richards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Canaan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richards 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Canaan 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 50-54% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
351 students
223 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#445 out of 456 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#134 out of 456 schools in NH
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
37
Kindergarten Students
48
34
Grade 1 Students
56
39
Grade 2 Students
52
39
Grade 3 Students
60
40
Grade 4 Students
41
34
Grade 5 Students
65
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
95%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
