Serving 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Sandown Central School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandown Central School's student population of 135 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sandown Central School is 0.19, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
90%
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
4%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% NH state average).
How many students attend Sandown Central School?
135 students attend Sandown Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sandown Central School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandown Central School?
Sandown Central School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sandown Central School offer ?
Sandown Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Sandown Central School part of?
Sandown Central School is part of Timberlane Regional School District.
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