Alton Central School (Elem)

Summary:

Alton Central School (Elem) is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the town of Alton, New Hampshire. With a student population of 417, the school is part of the Alton School District, which is ranked 140 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alton Central School faces several challenges, including a lack of racial diversity, with over 95% of students identifying as White, significantly higher than the state average. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Hampshire elementary schools, typically in the 150s-200s out of around 230-240 schools, and has maintained a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the NH SAS assessments, is generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Alton Central School's overall Mathematics proficiency rate was 29%, compared to the state average of 41%, and its Reading proficiency rate was 41%, compared to the state average of 53%. In contrast, nearby schools like Gilmanton Elementary and New Durham Elementary have achieved higher rankings and 4-star or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

While Alton Central School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 16-18% in recent years, the school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and White students, are also in the bottom half of New Hampshire elementary schools. The school's student-teacher ratio of around 9.5 is slightly lower than the ratios of 10-12 seen in some of the nearby schools. These findings suggest that addressing the school's academic underperformance and lack of racial diversity could be crucial for improving the educational opportunities and outcomes for the students at Alton Central School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 41 School St.
       Alton, NH  03809-0910


(603) 875-7500

District: Alton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
192nd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,872 Help


Students who attend Alton Central School (Elem) usually attend:

High:    Prospect Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  417

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.2%
Hispanic:
2.4%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.8% Help


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Compare Details Alton Central School (Elem) ranks worse than 82.1% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.86. (See more...)
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Compare Details Alton Central School (Elem) ranks worse than 74.6% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), Hispanic (2.4%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alton Central School (Elem) is 9.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alton Central School (Elem) is $23,872.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alton Central School (Elem):

SchoolDigger ranks Alton Central School (Elem) 192nd of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Alton Central School (Elem) in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Alton Central School (Elem) 97th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Alton Central School (Elem) in the ranking list.)

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Alton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alton School District 140th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alton Central School (Elem)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Alton Central School (Elem)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.91 109th 238 54.2%
2007 56.96 111th 237 53.2%
2008 33.86 182nd 236 22.9%
2009 23.43 204th 240 15.0%
2010 38.41 171st 242 29.3%
2011 17.09 213th 237 10.1%
2012 39.45 163rd 241 32.4%
2013 47.72 152nd 241 36.9%
2014 44.53 157th 242 35.1%
2016 51.94 127th 244 48.0%
2017 31.06 168th 229 26.6%
2018 26.41 188th 231 18.6%
2019 20.67 199th 231 13.9%
2021 34.86 142nd 211 32.7%
2022 26.87 183rd 233 21.5%
2023 19.81 205th 237 13.5%
2024 19.86 192nd 234 17.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Alton Central School (Elem)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.77 48th 71 32.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Alton Central School (Elem)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.60 130th 190 31.6%
2019 31.22 150th 192 21.9%
2021 44.23 93rd 160 41.9%
2022 25.11 152nd 187 18.7%
2023 28.69 150th 193 22.3%
2024 23.69 149th 187 20.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Alton Central School (Elem)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.06 161st 195 17.4%
2019 16.60 177th 195 9.2%
2021 42.85 96th 168 42.9%
2022 25.89 146th 194 24.7%
2023 16.66 181st 199 9.0%
2024 22.37 163rd 193 15.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Alton Central School (Elem)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.47 187th 227 17.6%
2019 21.27 202nd 229 11.8%
2021 33.44 147th 209 29.7%
2022 25.80 183rd 229 20.1%
2023 18.30 205th 233 12.0%
2024 18.51 193rd 228 15.4%
See the entire list of Best New Hampshire Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Alton Central School (Elem)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Alton Central School (Elem)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.63 30th 126 76.2%
2007 55.97 53rd 125 57.6%
2008 48.65 69th 129 46.5%
2009 40.84 86th 127 32.3%
2010 44.16 78th 127 38.6%
2011 35.30 91st 128 28.9%
2012 46.23 75th 131 42.7%
2013 51.95 68th 131 48.1%
2014 60.57 45th 132 65.9%
2016 45.85 74th 134 44.8%
2017 25.68 100th 125 20.0%
2018 30.96 96th 131 26.7%
2019 24.50 100th 128 21.9%
2021 23.30 97th 125 22.4%
2022 32.33 91st 130 30.0%
2023 16.99 114th 134 14.9%
2024 30.18 97th 130 25.4%
See the entire list of New Hampshire Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Alton Central School (Elem)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.10 47th 48 2.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Alton Central School (Elem)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.52 100th 116 13.8%
2019 23.73 94th 114 17.5%
2021 37.03 68th 113 39.8%
2022 36.47 77th 115 33.0%
2023 17.64 99th 114 13.2%
2024 28.84 83rd 110 24.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Alton Central School (Elem)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.58 61st 114 46.5%
2019 37.62 68th 113 39.8%
2021 21.79 98th 116 15.5%
2022 38.18 77th 117 34.2%
2023 18.78 98th 117 16.2%
2024 31.95 80th 113 29.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Alton Central School (Elem)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.55 99th 129 23.3%
2019 21.88 103rd 126 18.3%
2021 24.91 93rd 123 24.4%
2022 33.06 90th 129 30.2%
2023 17.19 113th 132 14.4%
2024 28.15 97th 128 24.2%
See the entire list of Best New Hampshire Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Alton Central School (Elem) Test Scores
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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 12, 2019

Open Quote Fantastic school. So much has changed and improved in the last two years. Kids are so happy to be at this school. Small community feel and teachers are wonderful. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Alton Central School (Elem)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 581 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1992 439 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1993 431 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1994 420 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1995 479 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1996 479 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1997 477 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1998 480 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1999 461 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2000 459 5 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 496 3 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 508
2002 533 8 8 4 4 n/a n/a 0 557
2003 533 8 8 4 4 n/a n/a 0 557
2004 556 7 8 4 3 n/a n/a 0 578
2005 553 7 8 6 4 n/a n/a 0 578
2006 571 6 7 10 5 n/a n/a 0 599
2007 585 8 5 10 5 n/a n/a 0 613
2008 571 7 5 10 5 n/a n/a 0 598
2009 566 3 5 10 2 n/a n/a 0 586
2010 576 0 5 8 3 0 0 0 592
2011 532 0 2 5 9 1 0 0 549
2012 512 0 3 9 4 1 9 0 538
2013 520 3 4 8 3 1 0 0 539
2014 514 1 4 8 4 1 4 0 536
2015 491 5 3 8 4 1 6 0 518
2016 452 8 3 7 4 0 9 0 483
2017 446 4 2 8 3 0 8 0 471
2018 429 1 1 13 3 0 6 0 453
2019 404 0 2 9 3 0 8 0 426
2020 414 0 3 10 1 0 10 0 438
2021 397 0 3 9 1 0 9 0 419
2022 386 0 2 8 0 0 11 0 407
2023 397 0 2 10 0 0 8 0 417

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 Alton Central School (Elem)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 582 46.0 12.6 10
1992 439 26.0 16.8 15.5
1993 434 26.2 16.6 n/a
1994 425 25.0 17.0 18.1
1995 485 34.0 14.3 15.9
1996 485 34.0 14.3 15.9
1997 482 32.0 15.1 17.6
1998 486 34.0 14.3 22.4
1999 468 35.0 13.4 n/a
2000 469 37.0 12.7 20.9
2001 508 37.8 13.4 15.9
2002 557 35.5 15.7 19.7
2003 557 35.5 15.7 19.7
2004 578 37.0 15.6 22.3
2005 578 40.5 14.3 17.6
2006 599 44.0 13.6 16.2
2007 613 45.5 13.5 15.3
2008 598 45.5 13.1 14.2
2009 586 46.0 12.7 19.5
2010 592 46.5 12.7 22
2011 549 46.0 11.9 23.7
2012 538 44.0 12.2 27
2013 539 46.0 11.7 27.3
2014 536 45.9 11.6 28
2015 518 46.0 11.2 34.9
2016 483 46.0 10.5 24.2
2017 471 34.9 13.4 27.4
2018 453 39.0 11.6 29.8
2019 426 40.1 10.6 26.1
2020 438 40.0 10.9 25.6
2021 419 42.0 9.9 16.9
2022 407 43.0 9.4 17.9
2023 417 43.0 9.6 16.8

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 Alton Central School (Elem)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 582 46.0 12.6 10
1992 439 26.0 16.8 15.5
1993 434 26.2 16.6 n/a
1994 425 25.0 17.0 18.1
1995 485 34.0 14.3 15.9
1996 485 34.0 14.3 15.9
1997 482 32.0 15.1 17.6
1998 486 34.0 14.3 22.4
1999 468 35.0 13.4 n/a
2000 469 37.0 12.7 20.9
2001 508 37.8 13.4 15.9
2002 557 35.5 15.7 19.7
2003 557 35.5 15.7 19.7
2004 578 37.0 15.6 22.3
2005 578 40.5 14.3 17.6
2006 599 44.0 13.6 16.2
2007 613 45.5 13.5 15.3
2008 598 45.5 13.1 14.2
2009 586 46.0 12.7 19.5
2010 592 46.5 12.7 22
2011 549 46.0 11.9 23.7
2012 538 44.0 12.2 27
2013 539 46.0 11.7 27.3
2014 536 45.9 11.6 28
2015 518 46.0 11.2 34.9
2016 483 46.0 10.5 24.2
2017 471 34.9 13.4 27.4
2018 453 39.0 11.6 29.8
2019 426 40.1 10.6 26.1
2020 438 40.0 10.9 25.6
2021 419 42.0 9.9 16.9
2022 407 43.0 9.4 17.9
2023 417 43.0 9.6 16.8

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 Alton Central School (Elem)

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $23,872

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alton Central School (Elem)

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 199th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 205th of 237 Elementary schools
 0.4%
Ranks 100th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 114th of 134 Middle schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alton Central School (Elem))5038
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alton School District)5038
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Alton Central School (Elem))3326
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Alton School District)3326
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alton Central School (Elem))4228
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alton School District)4228
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Alton Central School (Elem))4633
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Alton School District)4633
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alton Central School (Elem))1920
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alton School District)1920
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Alton Central School (Elem))4950
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Alton School District)4950
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Alton Central School (Elem))2736
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Alton School District)2736
 9%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alton Central School (Elem))1611
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alton School District)1611
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Alton Central School (Elem))4427
 17%
   6th Grade Reading (Alton School District)4427
 17%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alton Central School (Elem))3330
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alton School District)3330
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Alton Central School (Elem))4342
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Alton School District)4342
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alton Central School (Elem))5320
 33%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alton School District)5320
 33%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Alton Central School (Elem))4745
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Alton School District)4745
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Alton Central School (Elem))3021
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Alton School District)3021
 9%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Alton Central School (Elem))3625
 11%
   All Grades Mathematics (Alton School District)3625
 11%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Alton Central School (Elem))4438
 6%
   All Grades Reading (Alton School District)4438
 6%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Alton Central School (Elem))2928
 1%
   All Grades Science (Alton School District)2928
 1%
   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 Students426417
 2.1%
African American00
American Indian30
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic910
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White404397
 1.7%
Two or More Races88
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.1%16.8%
 9.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Alton Central School (Elem)

Alton Central School (Elem) ranks in the bottom 17.9% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 417 students attended Alton Central School (Elem).

Students who attend Alton Central School (Elem) usually go on to attend:

High : Prospect Mountain High School

Students at Alton Central School (Elem) are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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