Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Charlestown Primary 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charlestown Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Charlestown Primary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charlestown Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlestown Primary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#291 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
96%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlestown Primary School's ranking?
Charlestown Primary School is ranked #291 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Charlestown Primary School often compared to?
Charlestown Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlestown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Charlestown Primary School?
205 students attend Charlestown Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Charlestown Primary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlestown Primary School?
Charlestown Primary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charlestown Primary School offer ?
Charlestown Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Charlestown Primary School part of?
Charlestown Primary School is part of Fall Mountain Regional School District.
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