Is Peter Woodbury School a good school?

Yes! Peter Woodbury School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1 st of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools.

How many students attend Peter Woodbury School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Peter Woodbury School.

What is the racial makeup of Peter Woodbury School?

Students at Peter Woodbury School are 76% White, 13% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Peter Woodbury School attend?

Students who attend Peter Woodbury School usually go on to attend: Middle : McKelvie Intermediate School Middle : Ross A. Lurgio Middle School High : Bedford High School

Peter Woodbury School

Summary:

Peter Woodbury School is an exceptional elementary school located in Bedford, New Hampshire, serving 450 students in grades K-4. As part of the highly-ranked Bedford School District, this school consistently outperforms state and district averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency.

With an impressive 88% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 81% in reading, Peter Woodbury School ranks 1st out of 234 elementary schools in New Hampshire, placing it in the top 1% statewide. The school's success extends to various student subgroups, including female, male, White, and Asian students, as well as its special education population, which ranks 4th out of 71 New Hampshire elementary schools. While the student body is predominantly White, the school also has a significant Asian student population and diverse representation of other racial groups.

When compared to nearby schools in the Manchester School District, the performance gap is significant. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Beech Street School had only 10% of students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to Peter Woodbury School's 88%. This exceptional performance, coupled with the school's consistent 5-star rating and top 10 ranking in the state, make Peter Woodbury School a standout educational institution that provides a model for others to aspire to.

Detail:

Public K-4

180 County Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110-6208

(603) 622-0431

District: Bedford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,062

Students who attend Peter Woodbury School usually attend:

Middle:	McKelvie Intermediate School
	Ross A. Lurgio Middle School
High:	Bedford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 450

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.8%

Asian:

12.7%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Peter Woodbury School ranks better than 99.6% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Bedford School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.8%), Asian (12.7%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peter Woodbury School is 13.6, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Bedford School District! (See more...)

Compare Peter Woodbury School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peter Woodbury School is $15,062, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Bedford School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Peter Woodbury School:

SchoolDigger ranks Peter Woodbury School 1^st of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Peter Woodbury School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Bedford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford School District 11^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Peter Woodbury School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	95.36	3^rd	238	98.7%
2007	91.30	5^th	237	97.9%
2008	92.63	5^th	236	97.9%
2009	93.94	2^nd	240	99.2%
2010	91.35	4^th	242	98.3%
2011	90.26	5^th	237	97.9%
2012	92.48	2^nd	241	99.2%
2013	89.90	5^th	241	97.9%
2014	88.37	7^th	242	97.1%
2016	89.86	7^th	244	97.1%
2017	81.44	26^th	229	88.6%
2018	93.53	5^th	231	97.8%
2019	87.13	13^th	231	94.4%
2021	94.59	8^th	211	96.2%
2022	94.99	5^th	233	97.9%
2023	95.23	5^th	237	97.9%
2024	96.68	1^st	234	99.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Peter Woodbury School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2021	76.93	5^th	34	85.3%
2022	93.47	2^nd	59	96.6%
2023	93.55	5^th	70	92.9%
2024	89.68	4^th	71	94.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Peter Woodbury School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	93.23	4^th	190	97.9%
2019	83.75	17^th	192	91.1%
2021	96.30	5^th	160	96.9%
2022	96.06	3^rd	187	98.4%
2023	93.73	7^th	193	96.4%
2024	94.56	4^th	187	97.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Peter Woodbury School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	91.19	5^th	195	97.4%
2019	87.95	12^th	195	93.8%
2021	89.09	14^th	168	91.7%
2022	90.05	11^th	194	94.3%
2023	94.28	5^th	199	97.5%
2024	97.03	1^st	193	99.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Peter Woodbury School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.32	2^nd	4	50.0%
2024	66.03	4^th	6	33.3%

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Rank History for White students at Peter Woodbury School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	93.30	4^th	227	98.2%
2019	84.65	18^th	229	92.1%
2021	94.81	8^th	209	96.2%
2022	93.01	7^th	229	96.9%
2023	94.08	7^th	233	97.0%
2024	96.56	1^st	228	99.6%

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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 Peter Woodbury School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	520	0	13	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
1992	583	0	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
1993	618	0	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	628
1994	613	0	9	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	624
1995	668	2	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	681
1996	668	2	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	681
1997	681	3	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	694
1998	696	0	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	706
1999	715	3	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	729
2000	638	5	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
2001	696	3	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	712
2002	638	2	17	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	667
2003	638	2	17	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	667
2004	637	4	20	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	673
2005	611	6	30	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
2006	650	6	35	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	701
2007	620	12	42	7	0	n/a	n/a	1	682
2008	525	4	34	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
2009	531	4	36	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	577
2010	501	5	31	2	0	0	20	0	559
2011	460	3	45	7	0	2	23	0	540
2012	428	2	54	4	0	2	21	0	511
2013	443	2	49	8	0	2	15	0	519
2014	444	5	65	5	0	0	17	0	536
2015	457	3	60	18	0	0	20	0	558
2016	450	3	72	15	0	0	26	0	566
2017	438	5	63	16	1	1	30	0	554
2018	408	6	63	9	1	1	38	0	526
2019	409	4	69	17	2	1	31	0	533
2020	392	11	59	19	3	1	33	0	518
2021	357	7	58	15	2	1	38	0	478
2022	344	8	59	18	1	0	32	0	462
2023	341	5	57	18	1	0	28	0	450

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 Peter Woodbury School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	537	23.0	23.3	1.1
1992	592	35.0	16.9	1
1993	628	34.0	18.5	1.4
1994	624	34.0	18.4	0.8
1995	681	34.0	20.0	1
1996	681	34.0	20.0	1
1997	694	34.0	20.4	0.4
1998	706	35.0	20.2	0.4
1999	729	36.0	20.3	0.8
2000	654	36.6	17.9	1.2
2001	712	39.0	18.3	1.3
2002	667	40.9	16.3	1.3
2003	667	40.9	16.3	1.3
2004	673	40.8	16.5	0.7
2005	654	40.8	16.0	0.9
2006	701	42.3	16.6	2.9
2007	682	39.8	17.1	2.9
2008	569	35.5	16.0	2.5
2009	577	37.9	15.2	2.8
2010	559	37.5	14.9	3.4
2011	540	35.5	15.2	5.6
2012	511	32.3	15.8	4.1
2013	519	33.2	15.6	3.9
2014	536	32.4	16.5	4.5
2015	558	36.0	15.5	5.7
2016	566	34.0	16.6	5.8
2017	554	36.6	15.1	4.9
2018	526	34.5	15.2	4
2019	533	35.5	15.0	3.9
2020	518	35.0	14.8	5.2
2021	478	34.0	14.0	4.2
2022	462	34.0	13.5	5
2023	450	33.0	13.6	7.3

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 Peter Woodbury School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	537	23.0	23.3	1.1
1992	592	35.0	16.9	1
1993	628	34.0	18.5	1.4
1994	624	34.0	18.4	0.8
1995	681	34.0	20.0	1
1996	681	34.0	20.0	1
1997	694	34.0	20.4	0.4
1998	706	35.0	20.2	0.4
1999	729	36.0	20.3	0.8
2000	654	36.6	17.9	1.2
2001	712	39.0	18.3	1.3
2002	667	40.9	16.3	1.3
2003	667	40.9	16.3	1.3
2004	673	40.8	16.5	0.7
2005	654	40.8	16.0	0.9
2006	701	42.3	16.6	2.9
2007	682	39.8	17.1	2.9
2008	569	35.5	16.0	2.5
2009	577	37.9	15.2	2.8
2010	559	37.5	14.9	3.4
2011	540	35.5	15.2	5.6
2012	511	32.3	15.8	4.1
2013	519	33.2	15.6	3.9
2014	536	32.4	16.5	4.5
2015	558	36.0	15.5	5.7
2016	566	34.0	16.6	5.8
2017	554	36.6	15.1	4.9
2018	526	34.5	15.2	4
2019	533	35.5	15.0	3.9
2020	518	35.0	14.8	5.2
2021	478	34.0	14.0	4.2
2022	462	34.0	13.5	5
2023	450	33.0	13.6	7.3

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 Peter Woodbury School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,062

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Peter Woodbury School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 5^th of 237 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Peter Woodbury School)	70	85	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bedford School District)	84	87	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Peter Woodbury School)	67	69	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Bedford School District)	76	71	5%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Peter Woodbury School)	88	90	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bedford School District)	90	87	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Peter Woodbury School)	89	82	7%
4th Grade Reading (Bedford School District)	90	79	11%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Peter Woodbury School)	79	87	8%
All Grades Mathematics (Bedford School District)	78	74	4%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Peter Woodbury School)	78	76	2%
All Grades Reading (Bedford School District)	79	79
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	533	450	15.6%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	69	57	17.4%
Hispanic	17	18	5.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	409	341	16.6%
Two or More Races	31	28	9.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.9%	7.3%	3.4%

Schools Near Peter Woodbury School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)			NH SAS Reading (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 All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	Total
Peter Woodbury School	Public	K-4	180 County Rd.	Bedford	03110	Hillsborough County	Bedford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 622-0431	450	33	13.6	7.3%	341 (75.8%)	5 (1.1%)	18 (4.0%)	57 (12.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.2%)	96.7	1^st of 234 public elementary schools	99.6%		95.2	5^th of 237 public elementary schools	97.9%	4	86.0	90.0	88.0	77.0	84.0		81.0	$15,062
Highland-Goffes Falls School	Public	PK, KG-4	2021 Goffs Falls Rd.	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6334	325	30	10.9	48.6%	189 (58.2%)	23 (7.1%)	65 (20.0%)	16 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (9.5%)	42.2	141^st of 234 public elementary schools	39.7%		48.3	124^th of 237 public elementary schools	47.7%	17	43.0	48.0	46.0	46.0	48.0		47.0	$13,509
Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-4	55 Old Bedford Rd.	Bedford	03110	Hillsborough County	Bedford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 627-1776	445	32	13.7	13.0%	342 (76.9%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.8%)	26 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.0%)	86.8	18^th of 234 public elementary schools	92.3%		88.7	16^th of 237 public elementary schools	93.2%	2	71.0	78.0	74.0	69.0	66.0		68.0	$17,197
Parker-Varney School	Public	PK, KG-4	223 James Pollack Dr.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6338	396	32	12.3	53.3%	190 (48.0%)	55 (13.9%)	83 (21.0%)	13 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (13.9%)	7.5	228^th of 234 public elementary schools	2.6%		3.7	234^th of 237 public elementary schools	1.3%	6	14.0	21.0	18.0	29.0	26.0		27.0	$13,317
Bakersville School	Public	PK, KG-4	20 Elm St.	Manchester	03101	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6312	325	40	8.2	70.2%	111 (34.2%)	60 (18.5%)	118 (36.3%)	8 (2.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.0%)	2.9	233^rd of 234 public elementary schools	0.4%		7	230^th of 237 public elementary schools	3.0%	3	15.0	15.0	15.0	18.0	11.0		14.0	$19,681
Jewett School	Public	PK, KG-4	130 S. Jewett St.	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6336	453	34	13.5	38.6%	253 (55.8%)	23 (5.1%)	98 (21.6%)	28 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (11.3%)	13.4	209^th of 234 public elementary schools	10.7%		15.3	214^th of 237 public elementary schools	9.7%	5	35.0	26.0	30.0	33.0	23.0		27.0	$14,968
Reeds Ferry School	Public	PK, KG-4	15 Lyons Rd.	Merrimack	03054	Hillsborough County	Merrimack School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 424-6215	454	38	11.9	9.3%	372 (81.9%)	6 (1.3%)	22 (4.8%)	9 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (9.3%)	80.7	35^th of 234 public elementary schools	85.0%		60.6	83^rd of 237 public elementary schools	65.0%	48	68.0	74.0	71.0	61.0	63.0		62.0	$17,552
Beech Street School	Public	K-5	333 Beech St.	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6314	473	46	10.2	85.0%	137 (29.0%)	86 (18.2%)	189 (40.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (12.1%)	2.4	234^th of 234 public elementary schools	0.0%					(n/a)		17.0	10.0	11.0	14.0	12.0	13.0	$16,187
Gossler Park School	Public	PK, KG-4	145 Parkside Ave	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6327	300	29	10.5	69.3%	135 (45.0%)	22 (7.3%)	89 (29.7%)	12 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (14.0%)	3.9	231^st of 234 public elementary schools	1.3%		9.3	228^th of 237 public elementary schools	3.8%	3	20.0	17.0	18.0	20.0	10.0		15.0	$12,653
Henry Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-5	555 Cedar Street	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6350	434	37	11.7	66.4%	136 (31.3%)	64 (14.7%)	169 (38.9%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (11.8%)								(n/a)								$12,106

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