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#326 of 480 schools in NH
Effingham Elementary School
Elementary School · Governor Wentworth Regional School District · Effingham, NH
A Governor Wentworth Regional School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6 Partridge Cove Rd., Effingham, NH 03882
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Effingham Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
38.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Effingham 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 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low66/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,426
Median home value
$276,500
Median rent
$947/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03882; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Carpenter SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–3 | Not available | 192 | Compare → |
| New Durham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 158 | Compare → |
| Ossipee Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 294 | 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.
Governor Wentworth Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $24,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Effingham Elementary School is listed in Governor Wentworth Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Effingham Elementary School
Effingham Elementary School is a public elementary school in Effingham, NH, part of Governor Wentworth Regional School District, serving approximately 108 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Effingham Elementary School
What grades does Effingham Elementary School serve?
Effingham Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Effingham Elementary School?
Effingham Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Effingham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Effingham Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Effingham Elementary School rank in NH?
Effingham Elementary School ranks #326 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Effingham Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Effingham Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Effingham Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Effingham Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Effingham Elementary School a charter school?
No, Effingham Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Effingham Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Effingham Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Effingham Elementary School?
38.9% of students at Effingham 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 108
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (603) 539-6032
- Area population (ZIP 03882)
- 1,758
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 03882; 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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