Excellent
#24 of 480 schools in NH
Top 5% in state
Nelson Elementary School
Elementary School · Nelson School District · Nelson, NH
An elementary school in Nelson, NH where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
441 Granite Lake Rd., Nelson, NH 03457
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nelson Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
23.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Nelson 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low9/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$90,417
Median home value
$350,800
Median rent
$1,375/mo
College educated
61.9%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03457; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Faulkner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 4.9 mi | 54 | 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.
Nelson School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nelson Elementary School is listed in Nelson School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nelson Elementary School
Nelson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nelson, NH, part of Nelson School District, serving approximately 63 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nelson Elementary School
What grades does Nelson Elementary School serve?
Nelson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Nelson Elementary School?
Nelson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson 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 Nelson Elementary School rank in NH?
Nelson Elementary School ranks #24 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Nelson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nelson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Nelson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nelson Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nelson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Nelson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nelson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Nelson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nelson Elementary School?
23.8% of students at Nelson 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
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cheshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (603) 847-3408
- Area population (ZIP 03457)
- 720
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 03457; 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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