Below Average
#371 of 480 schools in NH
Danbury Elementary School
Elementary School · Newfound Area School District · Danbury, NH
A Newfound Area School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
20 Daffodil Ln., Danbury, NH 03230
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Danbury Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
28.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Danbury 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated840/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danbury), 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
$66,458
Median home value
$213,000
Median rent
$1,375/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
92.7%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Newfound Area School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater-hebron Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 154 | Compare → |
| Bristol Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | Not available | 203 | Compare → |
| New Hampton Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | Not available | 97 | 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.
Newfound Area School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Danbury Elementary School is listed in Newfound Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Danbury Elementary School
Danbury Elementary School is a public elementary school in Danbury, NH, part of Newfound Area School District, serving approximately 56 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Danbury Elementary School
What grades does Danbury Elementary School serve?
Danbury Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Danbury Elementary School?
Danbury Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danbury Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Danbury Elementary School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Danbury Elementary School rank in NH?
Danbury Elementary School ranks #371 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Danbury Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Danbury Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Danbury Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Danbury Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Danbury Elementary School a charter school?
No, Danbury Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Danbury Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Danbury Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Danbury Elementary School?
28.6% of students at Danbury 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Merrimack County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (603) 768-3434
- Area population (ZIP 03230)
- 1,539
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 03230; 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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