Gilford Elementary School

76 Belknap Mountain Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Gilford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than 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 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30% in NH
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gilford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Gilford Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
309 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Gilford Elementary 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 Gilford Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (NH)
#121 out of 457 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gilford Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gilford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gilford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gilford Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gilford Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gilford Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Gilford Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
20%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gilford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gilford Elementary School's ranking?
Gilford Elementary School is ranked #121 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Gilford Elementary School often compared to?
Gilford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belmont Elementary School, Sanbornton Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 Gilford Elementary School?
309 students attend Gilford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Gilford Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilford Elementary School?
Gilford Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gilford Elementary School offer ?
Gilford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Gilford Elementary School part of?
Gilford Elementary School is part of Gilford School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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