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#96 of 480 schools in NH

Top 20% in state

Plymouth Elementary School

Elementary School · Plymouth School District

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

Enrollment

384

Student-Teacher

9.4:1

Score

7.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Hampshire schools

#96 of 480

In Plymouth

#2 of 3

public schools

School environment

9.1 / 10

Excellent

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Plymouth Elementary School

7.9/10

Elementary School in Plymouth · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.0/10

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About Plymouth Elementary School

Plymouth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plymouth, NH, part of Plymouth School District. Plymouth Elementary School serves approximately 384 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Plymouth Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 480 schools in NH.

Structured state assessment records for Plymouth Elementary School 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 .
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How it compares1.7 pts above NH schools
  • This school 7.9 · Very Good
  • NH avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 9.4:1 students to teachers, Plymouth Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

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, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$25,176
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

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

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

33.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 58.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 66.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

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%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.0/10.

How Plymouth Elementary School Compares

See how Plymouth Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.9/10
80th percentile in NH
Academic
8.6/10
Excellent
Growth
7.0/10
Very Good
Environment
9.1/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
33%
Teaching Staff
9:1 student-teacher ratio
41 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
14.6%

Location

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

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Plymouth Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Holderness Central School (rated 9.1/10, 4.4 miles away, in nearby Holderness), which scores notably higher. Another option is Thornton Central School (rated 8.4/10, 9.2 miles away, in nearby Thornton), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Russell Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 5.7 miles away, in nearby Rumney), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Plymouth, see our Plymouth schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 14.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Plymouth Regional High School Plymouth 0.2 mi 8.0
WHITE MOUNTAIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Holderness 2.1 mi
CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Plymouth 2.3 mi
Mountain Village Charter School Plymouth 3.1 mi 7.0
Holderness Central School Holderness 4.4 mi 9.1
Ashland Elementary School Ashland 5.8 mi 6.2
Campton Elementary School Campton 6.9 mi 6.8
Russell Elementary School Rumney 5.7 mi 7.7
Bridgewater-Hebron Village School Bridgewater 8.5 mi 7.6
Thornton Central School Thornton 9.2 mi 8.4
Newfound Regional High School Bristol 11.1 mi 6.5
New Hampton Community School New Hampton 11.6 mi 7.6
Bristol Elementary School Bristol 12.0 mi 6.3
Newfound Memorial Middle School Bristol 12.0 mi 6.6
Inter-Lakes Elementary School Meredith 12.4 mi 5.0
Inter-Lakes High School Meredith 12.6 mi 7.8
Inter-Lakes Middle School Meredith 12.6 mi 4.5
Wentworth Elementary School Wentworth 13.5 mi 7.7
Jennie D. Blake School Hill 16.8 mi 7.5
LACONIA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Laconia 14.7 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 03264 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$75,600

Median Home Value

$273,300

Median Rent

$1,178/mo

Population

6,911

College Educated

50.2%

Homeownership

57.9%

Avg Commute

17.9 min

Poverty Rate

16.6%

Median Age

27.6

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Gilford Elementary School Gilford, NH 8.0
Main Street School Exeter, NH 8.0

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
13 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
23 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
384
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Free/Reduced Lunch
33.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Grafton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%

District

Plymouth School District
District Enrollment
384
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,176
District Rank
#1 of 1

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