Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Whitefield 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitefield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whitefield Elementary School's student population of 283 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitefield 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 Whitefield Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#302 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
91%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitefield Elementary School's ranking?
Whitefield Elementary School is ranked #302 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Whitefield Elementary School often compared to?
Whitefield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lancaster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Whitefield Elementary School?
283 students attend Whitefield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Whitefield Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitefield Elementary School?
Whitefield Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whitefield Elementary School offer ?
Whitefield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Whitefield Elementary School part of?
Whitefield Elementary School is part of White Mountain Regional School District.
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