Richards Elementary School vs. Canaan Elementary School
Should you attend Richards Elementary School or Canaan Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Richards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Overview
Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richards 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Canaan 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 45-49% (which is higher than 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 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
323 students
225 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#451 out of 457 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#281 out of 457 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
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n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
26
39
Kindergarten Students
46
40
Grade 1 Students
47
34
Grade 2 Students
59
37
Grade 3 Students
48
37
Grade 4 Students
55
38
Grade 5 Students
42
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
94%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
