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8.3 avg / 10

Nelson School District

School District · Keene, New Hampshire

Students: 63
Teachers (FTE): 7

Avg Rating

8.3

out of 10

Schools

1

1 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,068

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$27,068

+$4,686 vs New Hampshire median

District size

63 students

Smaller than New Hampshire median

About Nelson School District

Nelson School District is a Keene, New Hampshire school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 63 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. The district invests $27,068 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.3/10, Nelson School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Nelson Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Nelson School District students show an average math proficiency of 71.2% and ELA proficiency of 64.5%.

The district includes 1 elementary school .

District Map

Schools in Nelson School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 71.2%
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ELA Proficiency 64.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Nelson School District with test data.

Schools in Nelson School District

1 schools

District Details

State
New Hampshire
City
Keene
Total Enrollment
63
Teachers (FTE)
7
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Nelson School District?

Nelson School District has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Nelson School District?

The average composite rating for Nelson School District is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Nelson School District?

Nelson School District spends $27,068 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Nelson School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Nelson School District is 9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Nelson School District?

Nelson Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Nelson School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Nelson School District?

Across schools in Nelson School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.3/10
Math Proficiency
71.2%
ELA Proficiency
64.5%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Hampshire Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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