Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pittsfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Pittsfield Elementary School's student population of 219 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#301 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
92%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsfield Elementary School's ranking?
Pittsfield Elementary School is ranked #301 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Pittsfield Elementary School?
219 students attend Pittsfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pittsfield Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsfield Elementary School?
Pittsfield Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pittsfield Elementary School offer ?
Pittsfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pittsfield Elementary School part of?
Pittsfield Elementary School is part of Pittsfield School District.
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