Serving 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dr. George S. Emerson 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 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 13:1 is higher 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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School's student population of 163 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary 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 Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#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)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
n/a
2%
White
91%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School is ranked #291 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
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 Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School?
163 students attend Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School?
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School part of?
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School is part of Monadnock Regional School District.
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