Excellent
#35 of 480 schools in NH
Top 7% in state
Francestown Elementary School
Elementary School · Contoocook Valley School District · Francestown, NH
A Contoocook Valley School District elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 179, Francestown, NH 03043
- Math 90% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Francestown Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
14.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Francestown 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low61/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Francestown), 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
$96,094
Median home value
$379,200
Median rent
$1,385/mo
College educated
52.9%
Homeownership
95.5%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03043; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy by Gersh at Crotched MountainPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 2–12 | 3.6 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Greenfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–4 | 4.4 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Dublin Consolidated SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | Not available | 55 | Compare → |
| Hancock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–4 | Not available | 74 | Compare → |
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.
Contoocook Valley School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $27,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Francestown Elementary School is listed in Contoocook Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Francestown Elementary School
Francestown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Francestown, NH, part of Contoocook Valley School District, serving approximately 42 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Francestown Elementary School
What grades does Francestown Elementary School serve?
Francestown Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Francestown Elementary School?
Francestown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francestown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francestown Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francestown Elementary School rank in NH?
Francestown Elementary School ranks #35 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Francestown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Francestown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Francestown Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francestown Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Francestown Elementary School a charter school?
No, Francestown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francestown Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Francestown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francestown Elementary School?
14.3% of students at Francestown 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
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (603) 547-2976
- Area population (ZIP 03043)
- 1,347
- Area average commute
- 38.4 min
- Area median age
- 51.7
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 03043; 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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