Needs Improvement
#430 of 480 schools in NH
Lancaster Elementary School
Elementary School · White Mountains Regional School District · Lancaster, NH
A White Mountains Regional School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
35 Ice Pond Road, Lancaster, NH 03584
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lancaster Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lancaster 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated709/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lancaster), 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
$92,797
Median home value
$197,200
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03584; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Royal Academy NorthPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Whitefield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 278 | 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.
White Mountains Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,531NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lancaster Elementary School is listed in White Mountains Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lancaster Elementary School
Lancaster Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lancaster, NH, part of White Mountains Regional School District, serving approximately 322 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #430 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lancaster Elementary School
What grades does Lancaster Elementary School serve?
Lancaster Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lancaster Elementary School?
Lancaster Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Elementary School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lancaster Elementary School rank in NH?
Lancaster Elementary School ranks #430 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Lancaster Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lancaster Elementary 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 Lancaster Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lancaster Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lancaster Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lancaster Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lancaster Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lancaster Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lancaster Elementary School?
44.7% of students at Lancaster 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Coos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (603) 788-4924
- Area population (ZIP 03584)
- 3,439
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 03584; 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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