Appleton Elementary School serves 139 students in grades 3-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the New Hampshire state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the New Hampshire state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
97%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% NH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NH state average).
How many students attend Appleton Elementary School?
139 students attend Appleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Appleton Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Appleton Elementary School?
Appleton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Appleton Elementary School offer ?
Appleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Appleton Elementary School part of?
Appleton Elementary School is part of Mascenic Regional School District.
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