Rye Elementary School

461 Sagamore Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Rye Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 1% in NH
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Rye Elementary School's student population of 210 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
210 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Rye Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rye Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NH)
#1 out of 456 schools
(Top 1%)
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90-94%
38%
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85-89%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
1%
7%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
93%
83%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rye Elementary School's ranking?
Rye Elementary School is ranked #1 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Rye Elementary School?
210 students attend Rye Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rye Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rye Elementary School?
Rye Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rye Elementary School offer ?
Rye Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Rye Elementary School part of?
Rye Elementary School is part of Rye School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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