Very Good
#97 of 480 schools in NH
Top 20% in state
Waterville Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Waterville Valley School District · Waterville Valley, NH
An elementary school in Waterville Valley, NH where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 275, Waterville Valley, NH 03215
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waterville Valley Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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
9.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waterville Valley 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,541/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waterville Valley), 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
$103,333
Median home value
$376,800
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
70.2%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Waterville Valley School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,922NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waterville Valley Elementary School is listed in Waterville Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterville Valley Elementary School
Waterville Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waterville Valley, NH, part of Waterville Valley School District, serving approximately 43 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterville Valley Elementary School
What grades does Waterville Valley Elementary School serve?
Waterville Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Waterville Valley Elementary School?
Waterville Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterville Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterville Valley Elementary School is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterville Valley Elementary School rank in NH?
Waterville Valley Elementary School ranks #97 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Waterville Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterville Valley 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 Waterville Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterville Valley Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waterville Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Waterville Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterville Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Waterville Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterville Valley Elementary School?
9.3% of students at Waterville Valley 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grafton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (603) 236-4700
- Area population (ZIP 03215)
- 269
- Area median age
- 57.1
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 03215; 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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