Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Rye Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher 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 7% 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: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rye Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Rye Elementary School's student population of 200 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rye Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rye Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#5 out of 457 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
93%
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
2%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rye Elementary School's ranking?
Rye Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Rye Elementary School?
200 students attend Rye Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rye Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rye Elementary School?
Rye Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rye Elementary School offer ?
Rye Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Rye Elementary School part of?
Rye Elementary School is part of Rye School District.
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