Excellent
#14 of 480 schools in NH
Top 3% in state
Sunapee Central School
Elementary School · Sunapee School District · Sunapee, NH
An elementary school in Sunapee, NH where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
22 School St., Sunapee, NH 03782
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunapee Central School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 70% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunapee Central 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average575/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sunapee), 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
$109,185
Median home value
$377,100
Median rent
$1,767/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03782; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Royal AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Kids World Academy of New HampshirePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Richards Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Newport Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 5.0 mi | 84 | 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.
Sunapee School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $34,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunapee Central School is listed in Sunapee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunapee Central School
Sunapee Central School is a public elementary school in Sunapee, NH, part of Sunapee School District, serving approximately 178 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunapee Central School
What grades does Sunapee Central School serve?
Sunapee Central School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sunapee Central School?
Sunapee Central School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunapee Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunapee Central School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunapee Central School rank in NH?
Sunapee Central School ranks #14 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Sunapee Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunapee Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Sunapee Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunapee Central School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sunapee Central School a charter school?
No, Sunapee Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunapee Central School a Title I school?
No, Sunapee Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunapee Central School?
22.5% of students at Sunapee Central 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sullivan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (603) 763-5675
- Area population (ZIP 03782)
- 3,104
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 56.1
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 03782; 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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