Main Street School

40 Main St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Main Street School serves 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Main Street School's student population of 408 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
408 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Main Street School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (NH)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
90%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Main Street School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Main Street 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
11%
19%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Main Street School?
408 students attend Main Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Main Street School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Main Street School?
Main Street School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Main Street School offer ?
Main Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Main Street School part of?
Main Street School is part of Exeter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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