Edward Fenn School

Summary:

Edward Fenn School is an elementary school located in Gorham, New Hampshire, serving 151 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District, which is ranked 100 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edward Fenn School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.38%) compared to the state average, with lower percentages of minority students. Academically, the school has shown a mixed performance, with proficiency rates in mathematics (46%) and reading (44%) below the state averages, but with 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency (67%) significantly higher than the state average. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.7 students per teacher, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (31.13%) compared to the state average and some nearby schools, such as Berlin Elementary School (62.32%) and Stark Village School (34.48%).

Edward Fenn School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 52nd out of 211 elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 150th out of 234 in 2023-2024, suggesting a potential decline in academic performance. Additionally, the school's data shows that female students have consistently outperformed their male counterparts. When compared to nearby schools, Edward Fenn School generally performs better than smaller, more rural schools, but lags behind the larger, more diverse Berlin Elementary School. The lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Edward Fenn School may indicate a more affluent student population, which could contribute to the school's relatively strong academic performance compared to the state average.


Detail:

Public K-5

 169 Main St.
       Gorham, NH  03581-1691


(603) 466-3334

District: Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
150th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,041 Help


Students who attend Edward Fenn School usually attend:

Middle:    Gorham Middle School
High:    Gorham High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  151

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Two or more races:
2.6%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Edward Fenn School ranks worse than 64.1% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), two or more races (2.6%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edward Fenn School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edward Fenn School is $18,041.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edward Fenn School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edward Fenn School 150th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Edward Fenn School in the ranking list.)

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Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District 100th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edward Fenn School

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Rank History for all students at Edward Fenn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 45.67 152nd 236 35.6%
2009 41.59 165th 240 31.3%
2010 46.33 147th 242 39.3%
2011 66.20 81st 237 65.8%
2012 49.94 133rd 241 44.8%
2013 52.68 130th 241 46.1%
2014 46.92 148th 242 38.8%
2015 35.62 150th 206 27.2%
2016 53.29 118th 244 51.6%
2017 67.02 73rd 229 68.1%
2018 56.61 100th 231 56.7%
2019 60.37 89th 231 61.5%
2021 69.49 52nd 211 75.4%
2022 64.90 74th 233 68.2%
2023 52.17 113th 237 52.3%
2024 38.96 150th 234 35.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Edward Fenn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.16 14th 52 73.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Edward Fenn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.54 66th 190 65.3%
2019 62.10 68th 192 64.6%
2021 76.64 30th 160 81.3%
2022 71.53 42nd 187 77.5%
2023 40.99 122nd 193 36.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Edward Fenn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.87 94th 195 51.8%
2019 73.96 36th 195 81.5%
2022 57.49 75th 194 61.3%
2023 64.01 66th 199 66.8%
2024 36.23 136th 193 29.5%
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Rank History for White students at Edward Fenn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.77 88th 227 61.2%
2019 63.54 79th 229 65.5%
2021 69.29 53rd 209 74.6%
2022 62.37 79th 229 65.5%
2023 51.21 109th 233 53.2%
2024 36.26 157th 228 31.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Edward Fenn School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 202 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2008 200 2 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2009 193 4 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2010 187 1 0 4 0 0 15 0 207
2011 175 2 1 3 0 0 11 0 192
2012 173 1 0 5 0 0 11 0 190
2013 174 1 0 7 0 0 10 0 192
2014 175 0 0 3 0 0 12 0 190
2015 169 0 1 9 0 0 9 0 188
2016 154 2 1 10 0 0 7 0 174
2017 149 0 1 9 0 0 7 0 166
2018 151 0 2 6 0 0 10 0 169
2019 143 1 3 5 0 0 7 0 159
2020 131 2 3 6 0 0 6 0 148
2021 128 2 2 6 0 0 5 0 143
2022 146 0 2 6 0 0 3 0 157
2023 141 1 2 3 0 0 4 0 151

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edward Fenn School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 211 17.0 12.4 19.4
2008 212 16.3 13.0 23.6
2009 203 12.0 16.9 25.1
2010 207 15.5 13.3 24.2
2011 192 14.0 13.7 26.6
2012 190 12.5 15.2 30
2013 192 14.0 13.7 28.1
2014 190 15.6 12.1 30.5
2015 188 16.0 11.7 29.3
2016 174 16.0 10.8 31
2017 166 16.0 10.3 26.5
2018 169 15.0 11.2 26.6
2019 159 12.5 12.7 35.8
2020 148 11.0 13.4 27
2021 143 11.0 13.0 30.8
2022 157 13.0 12.0 30.6
2023 151 15.5 9.7 31.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Edward Fenn School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 211 17.0 12.4 19.4
2008 212 16.3 13.0 23.6
2009 203 12.0 16.9 25.1
2010 207 15.5 13.3 24.2
2011 192 14.0 13.7 26.6
2012 190 12.5 15.2 30
2013 192 14.0 13.7 28.1
2014 190 15.6 12.1 30.5
2015 188 16.0 11.7 29.3
2016 174 16.0 10.8 31
2017 166 16.0 10.3 26.5
2018 169 15.0 11.2 26.6
2019 159 12.5 12.7 35.8
2020 148 11.0 13.4 27
2021 143 11.0 13.0 30.8
2022 157 13.0 12.0 30.6
2023 151 15.5 9.7 31.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Edward Fenn School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,041

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edward Fenn School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 89th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 113th of 237 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edward Fenn School)5546
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)5545
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Edward Fenn School)5550
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)5548
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edward Fenn School)6361
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)6161
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Edward Fenn School)7035
 35%
   4th Grade Reading (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)6835
 33%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edward Fenn School)5844
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)5844
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Edward Fenn School)7356
 17%
   5th Grade Reading (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)7356
 17%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Edward Fenn School)2340
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)2340
 17%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Edward Fenn School)5950
 9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)5445
 9%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Edward Fenn School)6747
 20%
   All Grades Reading (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)6250
 12%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Edward Fenn School)2340
 17%
   All Grades Science (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)3136
 5%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students159151
 5%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White143141
 1.4%
Two or More Races74
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.8%31.1%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Edward Fenn School

Students at Edward Fenn School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Edward Fenn School ranks 150th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Edward Fenn School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gorham Middle School
High : Gorham High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 151 students attended Edward Fenn School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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