Idlehurst Elementary School serves 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idlehurst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Idlehurst Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Idlehurst Elementary School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
3%
2%
White
74%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Idlehurst Elementary School?
310 students attend Idlehurst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Idlehurst Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idlehurst Elementary School?
Idlehurst Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Idlehurst Elementary School offer ?
Idlehurst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Idlehurst Elementary School part of?
Idlehurst Elementary School is part of Somersworth School District.
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