Very Good
#113 of 480 schools in NH
Top 23% in state
Cornish Elementary School
Elementary School · Cornish School District · Cornish, NH
An elementary school in Cornish, NH where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
274 Town House Rd., Cornish, NH 03745
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cornish Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cornish Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low181/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cornish), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,046
Median home value
$277,400
Median rent
$1,521/mo
College educated
40.8%
Homeownership
95.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03745; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 584 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cornish School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $29,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 0.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cornish Elementary School is listed in Cornish School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornish Elementary School
Cornish Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cornish, NH, part of Cornish School District, serving approximately 136 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #113 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornish Elementary School
What grades does Cornish Elementary School serve?
Cornish Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Cornish Elementary School?
Cornish Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornish Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornish Elementary School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cornish Elementary School rank in NH?
Cornish Elementary School ranks #113 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Cornish Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornish Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cornish Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornish Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cornish Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cornish Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cornish Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cornish Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cornish Elementary School?
4.4% of students at Cornish Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sullivan County
- Phone
- (603) 675-5891
- Area population (ZIP 03745)
- 1,771
- Area median age
- 57.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03745; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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