Needs Improvement
#428 of 480 schools in NH
Elm Street School
Elementary School · Laconia School District · Laconia, NH
A Laconia School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
478 Elm St., Laconia, NH 03246
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elm Street School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elm Street 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 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,683/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laconia), 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
$68,407
Median home value
$307,800
Median rent
$1,180/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03246; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Woodland Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Gilford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–4 | 3.7 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Laconia Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 121 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Laconia School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elm Street School is listed in Laconia School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elm Street School
Elm Street School is a public elementary school in Laconia, NH, part of Laconia School District, serving approximately 271 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elm Street School
What grades does Elm Street School serve?
Elm Street School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Elm Street School?
Elm Street School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Street School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elm Street School rank in NH?
Elm Street School ranks #428 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Elm Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elm Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Elm Street School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elm Street School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elm Street School a charter school?
No, Elm Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elm Street School a Title I school?
No, Elm Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elm Street School?
45.8% of students at Elm Street 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Belknap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (603) 524-4113
- Area population (ZIP 03246)
- 17,006
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 03246; 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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