Serving 240 students in grades 1-5, Florence Rideout Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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: 1-5
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florence Rideout Elementary School's student population of 240 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Florence Rideout Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence Rideout Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#218 out of 457 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
2%
2%
White
93%
83%
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
22%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence Rideout Elementary School's ranking?
Florence Rideout Elementary School is ranked #218 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Florence Rideout Elementary School often compared to?
Florence Rideout Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boynton Middle School, Heron Pond Elementary School, Mont Vernon Village School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Florence Rideout Elementary School?
240 students attend Florence Rideout Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Florence Rideout Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence Rideout Elementary School?
Florence Rideout Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Florence Rideout Elementary School offer ?
Florence Rideout Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Florence Rideout Elementary School part of?
Florence Rideout Elementary School is part of Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District.
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