Serving 61 students in grades 1-5, N. Charlestown Community 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
N. Charlestown Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
N. Charlestown Community School's student population of 61 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
N. Charlestown Community 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 N. Charlestown Community School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
2%
White
95%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is N. Charlestown Community School's ranking?
N. Charlestown Community School is ranked #425 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend N. Charlestown Community School?
61 students attend N. Charlestown Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of N. Charlestown Community School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of N. Charlestown Community School?
N. Charlestown Community School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does N. Charlestown Community School offer ?
N. Charlestown Community School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is N. Charlestown Community School part of?
N. Charlestown Community School is part of Fall Mountain Regional School District.
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