Serving 136 students in grades 5-6, Towle 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
5%
Black
(15-16)n/a
2%
White
(15-16)98%
87%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% NH state average).
How many students attend Towle Elementary School?
136 students attend Towle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Towle Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Towle Elementary School?
Towle Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Towle Elementary School offer ?
Towle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Towle Elementary School part of?
Towle Elementary School is part of Newport School District.
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