Excellent
#65 of 480 schools in NH
Top 13% in state
New Durham Elementary School
Elementary School · Governor Wentworth Regional School District · New Durham, NH
A Governor Wentworth Regional School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 212, New Durham, NH 03855
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Durham Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 New Durham 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low249/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Durham), 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
$99,122
Median home value
$307,400
Median rent
$1,361/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
91.5%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03855; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Central School (elem)Enrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Valley View Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–3 | 5.0 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Carpenter SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–3 | Not available | 192 | Compare → |
| Effingham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | Not available | 108 | 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.
Governor Wentworth Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $24,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Durham Elementary School is listed in Governor Wentworth Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Durham Elementary School
New Durham Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Durham, NH, part of Governor Wentworth Regional School District, serving approximately 158 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Durham Elementary School
What grades does New Durham Elementary School serve?
New Durham Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend New Durham Elementary School?
New Durham Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Durham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Durham Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Durham Elementary School rank in NH?
New Durham Elementary School ranks #65 of 480 schools in NH.
What is New Durham Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Durham Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 New Durham Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Durham Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Durham Elementary School a charter school?
No, New Durham Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Durham Elementary School a Title I school?
No, New Durham Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Durham Elementary School?
27.8% of students at New Durham 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Strafford County
- Phone
- (603) 859-2061
- Area population (ZIP 03855)
- 2,735
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 03855; 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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