Main Street School

40 Main St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Main Street School serves 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Main Street School's student population of 390 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
390 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Main Street School is 0.17, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
91%
82%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.17
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
13%
20%
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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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Main Street School?
390 students attend Main Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Main Street School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Main Street School?
Main Street School has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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