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#294 of 480 schools in NH
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School
Elementary School · Monadnock Regional School District · Fitzwilliam, NH
A Monadnock Regional School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
27 Rhododendron Rd., Fitzwilliam, NH 03447
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
24.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. George S. Emerson 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average403/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fitzwilliam), 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
$91,076
Median home value
$273,800
Median rent
$937/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
94.8%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03447; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Troy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 4.3 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Cutler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 3–6 | Not available | 291 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monadnock Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $22,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School is listed in Monadnock Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fitzwilliam, NH, part of Monadnock Regional School District, serving approximately 156 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School
What grades does Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School serve?
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School?
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School rank in NH?
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School ranks #294 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School?
24.4% of students at Dr. George S. Emerson 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 156
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cheshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (603) 585-6611
- Area population (ZIP 03447)
- 2,317
- Area average commute
- 38.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.5
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 03447; 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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