Very Good
#115 of 480 schools in NH
Top 24% in state
Hampstead Central School
Elementary School · Hampstead School District · Hampstead, NH
An elementary school in Hampstead, NH serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
21 Emerson Ave., Hampstead, NH 03841
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hampstead Central School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
10.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hampstead Central School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hampstead), 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
$99,268
Median home value
$465,800
Median rent
$1,368/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Atkinson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Sandown Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–K | 3.4 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| East Derry Memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 335 | 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.
Hampstead School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $28,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hampstead Central School is listed in Hampstead School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hampstead Central School
Hampstead Central School is a public elementary school in Hampstead, NH, part of Hampstead School District, serving approximately 465 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hampstead Central School
What grades does Hampstead Central School serve?
Hampstead Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Hampstead Central School?
Hampstead Central School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampstead Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampstead Central School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hampstead Central School rank in NH?
Hampstead Central School ranks #115 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Hampstead Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hampstead Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Hampstead Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hampstead Central School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hampstead Central School a charter school?
No, Hampstead Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hampstead Central School a Title I school?
No, Hampstead Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hampstead Central School?
10.5% of students at Hampstead Central 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
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (603) 329-6326
- Area population (ZIP 03841)
- 6,282
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 51.1
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 03841; 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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