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#147 of 480 schools in NH

Top 30% in state

Golden Brook Elementary School

Elementary School · Windham School District · Windham, NH

A Windham School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

112B Lowell Rd., Windham, NH 03087

  • Math 69% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-1.54 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency68% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$18,403
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Students at Golden Brook Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2013, to 68% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).

Show all 6 years by subject
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

3.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Golden Brook 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. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low241/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Windham), 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

$189,450

Median home value

$684,700

Median rent

$3,226/mo

College educated

66.1%

Homeownership

95.5%

Poverty rate

2.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Windham School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$18,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Golden Brook Elementary School is listed in Windham School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Golden Brook Elementary School

Golden Brook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Windham, NH, part of Windham School District, serving approximately 1,144 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Golden Brook Elementary School

What grades does Golden Brook Elementary School serve?

Golden Brook Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Golden Brook Elementary School?

Golden Brook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,144 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Brook Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Golden Brook Elementary School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Golden Brook Elementary School rank in NH?

Golden Brook Elementary School ranks #147 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Golden Brook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Golden Brook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Golden Brook Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Brook Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Golden Brook Elementary School a charter school?

No, Golden Brook Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Golden Brook Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Golden Brook Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Brook Elementary School?

3.1% of students at Golden Brook 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 – 4th
Enrollment
1,144
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Rockingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%
Area population (ZIP 03087)
15,922
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
42.7
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 03087; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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