Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Village Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Village Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Village Park Elementary School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Village Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Village Park Elementary School is 0.57, which is more 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
#710 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
62%
7%
Black
8%
2%
White
20%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
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 Village Park Elementary School's ranking?
Village Park Elementary School is ranked #710 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Village Park Elementary School?
592 students attend Village Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Village Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Village Park Elementary School?
Village Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Village Park Elementary School offer ?
Village Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Village Park Elementary School part of?
Village Park Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
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