Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Penacook Elementary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penacook Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Penacook Elementary 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 Penacook Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#355 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
3%
2%
White
86%
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
30%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penacook Elementary School's ranking?
Penacook Elementary School is ranked #355 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Penacook Elementary School?
330 students attend Penacook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Penacook Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penacook Elementary School?
Penacook Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Penacook Elementary School offer ?
Penacook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Penacook Elementary School part of?
Penacook Elementary School is part of Merrimack Valley School District.
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