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#249 of 480 schools in NH

Pittsfield Elementary School

Elementary School · Pittsfield School District · Pittsfield, NH

An elementary school in Pittsfield, NH where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

34 Bow St., Pittsfield, NH 03263

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$22,228
Chronic Absenteeism30.5%

Students at Pittsfield Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

43.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pittsfield 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated891/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsfield), 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

$66,823

Median home value

$270,600

Median rent

$1,185/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

64.6%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03263; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Barnstead Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–84.0 mi483Compare →
Chichester Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3K–84.7 mi188Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pittsfield School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$22,228NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pittsfield Elementary School is listed in Pittsfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pittsfield Elementary School

Pittsfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pittsfield, NH, part of Pittsfield School District, serving approximately 223 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #249 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pittsfield Elementary School

What grades does Pittsfield Elementary School serve?

Pittsfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Pittsfield Elementary School?

Pittsfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsfield Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pittsfield Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pittsfield Elementary School rank in NH?

Pittsfield Elementary School ranks #249 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Pittsfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pittsfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Pittsfield Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsfield Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pittsfield Elementary School a charter school?

No, Pittsfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pittsfield Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pittsfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsfield Elementary School?

43.9% of students at Pittsfield 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 – 5th
Enrollment
223
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Merrimack County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.5%
Area population (ZIP 03263)
4,094
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
42.7
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 03263; 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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