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#96 of 480 schools in NH

Top 20% in state

Plymouth Elementary School

Elementary School · Plymouth School District · Plymouth, NH

An elementary school in Plymouth, NH where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

43 Old Ward Brg. Rd., Plymouth, NH 03264

  • Math 56% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$25,176
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

Students at Plymouth Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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

33.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Plymouth 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,788/100K

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

$75,600

Median home value

$273,300

Median rent

$1,178/mo

College educated

50.2%

Homeownership

57.9%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03264; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
White Mountain Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.1 mi6Compare →
Mountain Village Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.01–83.1 mi114Compare →
Holderness Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1K–84.4 mi150Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Plymouth School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$25,176NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Plymouth Elementary School

Plymouth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plymouth, NH, part of Plymouth School District, serving approximately 384 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Plymouth Elementary School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Plymouth Elementary School was previously housed within the Plymouth Regional High School facility until 1990 2. The high school, located on Old Ward Bridge Road in Plymouth, New Hampshire, opened in 1970 and serves students from Plymouth as well as surrounding towns including Ashland, Holderness, Campton, Rumney, Wentworth, Warren, Ellsworth, Waterville Valley, and Thornton 2. Janet Eccleston serves as the principal of the high school 2. The institution was known as Plymouth Area High School until 1991, at which point it adopted its current name 2. The school colors are navy blue and white 2.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Plymouth Elementary School

What grades does Plymouth Elementary School serve?

Plymouth Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Plymouth Elementary School?

Plymouth Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Elementary School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Plymouth Elementary School rank in NH?

Plymouth Elementary School ranks #96 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Plymouth Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Plymouth Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Plymouth Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Plymouth Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Plymouth Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Plymouth Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

33.1% of students at Plymouth 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
384
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Grafton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%
Area population (ZIP 03264)
6,911
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
27.6
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 03264; 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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