Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barnstead 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 27% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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-8
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barnstead Elementary School's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barnstead Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnstead Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
97%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnstead Elementary School's ranking?
Barnstead Elementary School is ranked #386 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Barnstead Elementary School?
492 students attend Barnstead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Barnstead Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnstead Elementary School?
Barnstead Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barnstead Elementary School offer ?
Barnstead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Barnstead Elementary School part of?
Barnstead Elementary School is part of Barnstead School District.
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