Excellent
#22 of 480 schools in NH
Top 4% in state
North Walpole School
Elementary School · Fall Mountain Regional School District · North Walpole, NH
A Fall Mountain Regional School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17 Cray Rd., North Walpole, NH 03609
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Walpole School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 67% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (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
24.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where North Walpole 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat 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
$69,943
Median home value
$188,400
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03609; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Saxton River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–4 | 3.2 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Sarah Porter SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–4 | 3.7 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Alstead Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–4 | 4.6 mi | 67 | 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.
Fall Mountain Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $23,999NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Walpole School is listed in Fall Mountain Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Walpole School
North Walpole School is a public elementary school in North Walpole, NH, part of Fall Mountain Regional School District, serving approximately 87 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Walpole School
What grades does North Walpole School serve?
North Walpole School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend North Walpole School?
North Walpole School has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Walpole School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Walpole School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Walpole School rank in NH?
North Walpole School ranks #22 of 480 schools in NH.
What is North Walpole School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Walpole 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 North Walpole School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Walpole School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Walpole School a charter school?
No, North Walpole School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Walpole School a Title I school?
No, North Walpole School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Walpole School?
24.1% of students at North Walpole 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
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Cheshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (603) 445-5450
- Area population (ZIP 03609)
- 618
- Area median age
- 49.2
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 03609; 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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