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#291 of 480 schools in NH
Pollard Elementary School
Elementary School · Timberlane Regional School District · Plaistow, NH
A Timberlane Regional School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
120 Main St., Plaistow, NH 03865
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pollard Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
16.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pollard Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated818/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plaistow), 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
$109,040
Median home value
$382,100
Median rent
$1,595/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03865; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Explorers Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Atkinson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Seacoast Learning CollaborativePrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 3–12 | 2.5 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 3–5 | 2.6 mi | 261 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Timberlane Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $21,073NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pollard Elementary School is listed in Timberlane Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pollard Elementary School
Pollard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plaistow, NH, part of Timberlane Regional School District, serving approximately 473 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #291 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pollard Elementary School
What grades does Pollard Elementary School serve?
Pollard Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pollard Elementary School?
Pollard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pollard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pollard Elementary 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 Pollard Elementary School rank in NH?
Pollard Elementary School ranks #291 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Pollard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pollard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Pollard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pollard Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pollard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pollard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pollard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pollard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pollard Elementary School?
16.5% of students at Pollard 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
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (603) 382-7146
- Area population (ZIP 03865)
- 7,850
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 03865; 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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