Excellent
#56 of 480 schools in NH
Top 12% in state
James Faulkner Elementary School
Elementary School · Stoddard School District · Stoddard, NH
A Stoddard School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 365, Stoddard, NH 03464
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Faulkner Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
27.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where James Faulkner 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low9/100K
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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
$91,786
Median home value
$291,100
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
95.3%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03464; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 4.9 mi | 63 | 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.
Stoddard School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $29,017NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Faulkner Elementary School is listed in Stoddard School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Faulkner Elementary School
James Faulkner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Stoddard, NH, part of Stoddard School District, serving approximately 54 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Faulkner Elementary School
What grades does James Faulkner Elementary School serve?
James Faulkner Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend James Faulkner Elementary School?
James Faulkner Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Faulkner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Faulkner Elementary School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Faulkner Elementary School rank in NH?
James Faulkner Elementary School ranks #56 of 480 schools in NH.
What is James Faulkner Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
James Faulkner Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 James Faulkner Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Faulkner Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James Faulkner Elementary School a charter school?
No, James Faulkner Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Faulkner Elementary School a Title I school?
No, James Faulkner Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Faulkner Elementary School?
27.8% of students at James Faulkner 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cheshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (603) 446-3348
- Area population (ZIP 03464)
- 965
- Area median age
- 51.2
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 03464; 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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