Gonic School

10 Railroad Ave.
Rochester, NH 03839
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gonic 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 15-19% (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 12% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gonic School's student population of 212 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
212 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Gonic 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 Gonic School is 0.22, 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)
#369 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gonic School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gonic 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.
15-19%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gonic 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.
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gonic School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gonic School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gonic School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gonic School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gonic 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
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gonic School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Gonic 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
39%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gonic School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gonic 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 Gonic School's ranking?
Gonic School is ranked #369 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Gonic School often compared to?
Gonic Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Rochester School, Maple Street Magnet 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Gonic School?
212 students attend Gonic School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Gonic School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gonic School?
Gonic School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gonic School offer ?
Gonic School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gonic School part of?
Gonic School is part of Rochester School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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