Idlehurst Elementary School serves 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)59%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
72%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NH state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% NH state average).
How many students attend Idlehurst Elementary School?
469 students attend Idlehurst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Idlehurst Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idlehurst Elementary School?
Idlehurst Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Idlehurst Elementary School offer ?
Idlehurst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idlehurst Elementary School part of?
Idlehurst Elementary School is part of Somersworth School District.
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