Edward Fenn School

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

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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:
150^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,041

Students who attend Edward Fenn School usually attend:

Middle:	Gorham Middle School
High:	Gorham High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 151

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Hispanic:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edward Fenn School ranks worse than 64.1% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), two or more races (2.6%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edward Fenn School is 9.7. (See more...)

Compare Edward Fenn School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District 100^th 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
2008	45.67	152^nd	236	35.6%
2009	41.59	165^th	240	31.3%
2010	46.33	147^th	242	39.3%
2011	66.20	81^st	237	65.8%
2012	49.94	133^rd	241	44.8%
2013	52.68	130^th	241	46.1%
2014	46.92	148^th	242	38.8%
2015	35.62	150^th	206	27.2%
2016	53.29	118^th	244	51.6%
2017	67.02	73^rd	229	68.1%
2018	56.61	100^th	231	56.7%
2019	60.37	89^th	231	61.5%
2021	69.49	52^nd	211	75.4%
2022	64.90	74^th	233	68.2%
2023	52.17	113^th	237	52.3%
2024	38.96	150^th	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	14^th	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
2018	63.54	66^th	190	65.3%
2019	62.10	68^th	192	64.6%
2021	76.64	30^th	160	81.3%
2022	71.53	42^nd	187	77.5%
2023	40.99	122^nd	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
2018	51.87	94^th	195	51.8%
2019	73.96	36^th	195	81.5%
2022	57.49	75^th	194	61.3%
2023	64.01	66^th	199	66.8%
2024	36.23	136^th	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
2018	59.77	88^th	227	61.2%
2019	63.54	79^th	229	65.5%
2021	69.29	53^rd	209	74.6%
2022	62.37	79^th	229	65.5%
2023	51.21	109^th	233	53.2%
2024	36.26	157^th	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.

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	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	202	3	3	3	n/a	n/a	211
2008	200	2	6	4	n/a	n/a	212
2009	193	4	0	6	n/a	n/a	203
2010	187	1	0	4	0	15	207
2011	175	2	1	3	0	11	192
2012	173	1	0	5	0	11	190
2013	174	1	0	7	0	10	192
2014	175	0	0	3	0	12	190
2015	169	0	1	9	0	9	188
2016	154	2	1	10	0	7	174
2017	149	0	1	9	0	7	166
2018	151	0	2	6	0	10	169
2019	143	1	3	5	0	7	159
2020	131	2	3	6	0	6	148
2021	128	2	2	6	0	5	143
2022	146	0	2	6	0	3	157
2023	141	1	2	3	0	4	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Edward Fenn School

Year	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 89^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 113^th 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)	55	46	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)	55	45	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Edward Fenn School)	55	50	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)	55	48	7%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edward Fenn School)	63	61	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)	61	61
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Edward Fenn School)	70	35	35%
4th Grade Reading (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)	68	35	33%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edward Fenn School)	58	44	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)	58	44	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Edward Fenn School)	73	56	17%
5th Grade Reading (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)	73	56	17%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Edward Fenn School)	23	40	17%
5th Grade Science (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)	23	40	17%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Edward Fenn School)	59	50	9%
All Grades Mathematics (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)	54	45	9%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Edward Fenn School)	67	47	20%
All Grades Reading (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)	62	50	12%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Edward Fenn School)	23	40	17%
All Grades Science (Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District)	31	36	5%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	159	151	5%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	143	141	1.4%
Two or More Races	7	4	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.8%	31.1%	4.7%

Schools Near Edward Fenn School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)					NH SAS Reading (2024)					NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Edward Fenn School	Public	K-5	169 Main St.	Gorham	03581	Coos County	Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 466-3334	151	16	9.7	31.1%	141 (93.4%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	39	150^th of 234 public elementary schools	35.9%		52.2	113^th of 237 public elementary schools	52.3%	37	67.0	38.0	38.0		46.0	50.0	42.0	40.0		44.0	24.0	24.0	$18,041
Berlin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 State Street	Berlin	03570	Coos County	Berlin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 752-5311	422	39	10.8	62.3%	384 (91.0%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (4.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.8%)	16.6	202^nd of 234 public elementary schools	13.7%		24.4	192^nd of 237 public elementary schools	19.0%	10	38.0	42.0	24.0		34.0	27.0	31.0	27.0		28.0	16.0	16.0	$19,855
Heartwood Public Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	30 Davenport Rd	Jefferson	03583	Coos County	Heartwood Public Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 696-1856	39	7	5.4	38.5%	38 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	59	92^nd of 234 public elementary schools	60.7%					(n/a)			18.0					73.0		68.0	55.0	55.0
Milan Village Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	11 Bridge St.	Milan	03588	Coos County	Milan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 449-3306	120	9	13.6	32.5%	110 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.3%)	27.2	185^th of 234 public elementary schools	20.9%		46	132^nd of 237 public elementary schools	44.3%	53	31.0	29.0	38.0	60.0	40.0	31.0	21.0	46.0	47.0	36.0	15.0	15.0	$15,097
Jackson Grammar School	Public	K-6	10 Black Mountain Rd	Jackson	03846	Carroll County	Jackson School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 383-6861	48	6	8.2	12.5%	46 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					50.0					58.0			$27,939
Stark Village School	Public	K-6	1192 Stark Hwy.	Stark	03582	Coos County	Stark School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 636-1092	29	3	9.6	34.5%	29 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					14.0					79.0			$29,535

Frequently Asked Questions about Edward Fenn School

How many students attend Edward Fenn School?

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

What schools do graduates of Edward Fenn School attend?

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

Middle : Gorham Middle School
High : Gorham High School

What district is Edward Fenn School in?

Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District

What is the racial makeup of Edward Fenn School?

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

Is Edward Fenn School a good school?

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

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