Summary:
The city of Loudon, New Hampshire has only one public elementary school, Loudon Elementary School, serving grades K-5 with an enrollment of 259 students. The school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in academic proficiency, with its ranking and rating declining over the past three school years. Loudon Elementary School's student population is predominantly White (93.05%), and the school serves a population with a relatively high free and reduced lunch rate of 22.78%, indicating potential socioeconomic factors that may contribute to the academic performance challenges.
In the 2023-2024 school year, Loudon Elementary School's proficiency rates in the New Hampshire SAS assessments were below the state averages in Mathematics (37% vs. 41%), Reading (40% vs. 53%), and Science (31% vs. 36%). The school's performance was also below the Merrimack Valley School District averages in these subject areas. This consistent underperformance has led to the school's ranking of 180th out of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.
Despite the small school size, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4 to 1, Loudon Elementary School faces significant challenges in academic achievement. The data suggests that the school's demographic homogeneity and potential socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the performance issues, warranting further investigation to identify areas for improvement and support to ensure the success of all students.
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