Nelson School District

The Nelson School District in New Hampshire consists of a single school, Nelson Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. With a small student population of just 59 students, Nelson Elementary School stands out as a tight-knit community school, though its academic performance has declined in recent years compared to other schools across the state.

While Nelson Elementary School excels in Mathematics and Reading proficiency, with scores above the state average, it lags significantly behind in Science, with only 15% of students reaching proficiency compared to the 36% state average. This disparity in subject-area performance suggests the school may need to focus more resources on improving science education. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 45th out of 231 schools in 2017-2018 to 191st out of 234 in the most recent year, indicating a concerning trend in the school's overall academic standing.

Serving a student population that is predominantly white (96.61%) and with a relatively high percentage of students (32.2%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Nelson Elementary School faces unique challenges related to socioeconomic factors that can impact academic outcomes. However, the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio of 8.4 to 1 may also provide advantages in terms of personalized attention and support for students. As the sole school in the Nelson School District, the performance and well-being of Nelson Elementary School is crucial for the educational opportunities available to the local community.