Serving 80 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Alstead Primary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alstead Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alstead Primary School's student population of 80 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alstead Primary School ranks within the top 30% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alstead Primary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#92 out of 457 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
96%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alstead Primary School's ranking?
Alstead Primary School is ranked #92 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Alstead Primary School?
80 students attend Alstead Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Alstead Primary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alstead Primary School?
Alstead Primary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alstead Primary School offer ?
Alstead Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Alstead Primary School part of?
Alstead Primary School is part of Fall Mountain Regional School District.
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