Chesterfield Central School

Summary:

Chesterfield Central School is a public elementary school serving 263 students in grades K-8 in Chesterfield, New Hampshire, which is part of the Westmoreland School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics and reading, with strong performance in the upper grades.

Chesterfield Central School stands out for its favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.1 and a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (15.97%). Compared to nearby schools, the school generally outperforms its peers, such as Gathering Waters Charter School, in academic proficiency. However, some schools in the Keene School District, like Symonds Elementary School, also demonstrate strong performance comparable to Chesterfield Central School.

While Chesterfield Central School has a history of high academic achievement, its statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, declining from a 4-star rating in 2012-2013 to a 2-star rating in 2021-2022 before improving slightly to a 3-star rating in 2023-2024. This suggests the need to closely monitor and address any emerging challenges to maintain the school's high level of academic excellence.


Detail:

Public K-8

 535 Old Chesterfield Rd.
       Chesterfield, NH  03443-0205


(603) 363-8301

District: Chesterfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
109th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,560 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  263

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Asian:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16% Help


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Compare Details Chesterfield Central School ranks better than 53.4% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details Chesterfield Central School ranks better than 76.2% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), Hispanic (3.8%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chesterfield Central School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chesterfield Central School is $19,560.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chesterfield Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield Central School 109th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Chesterfield Central School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield Central School 31st of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Chesterfield Central School in the ranking list.)

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Chesterfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield School District 61st of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chesterfield Central School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Chesterfield Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.99 192nd 238 19.3%
2007 42.24 155th 237 34.6%
2008 57.24 107th 236 54.7%
2009 55.42 121st 240 49.6%
2010 65.37 83rd 242 65.7%
2011 53.27 123rd 237 48.1%
2012 60.11 99th 241 58.9%
2013 67.76 69th 241 71.4%
2014 60.01 95th 242 60.7%
2016 52.56 122nd 244 50.0%
2017 52.02 113th 229 50.7%
2018 66.26 71st 231 69.3%
2019 62.20 85th 231 63.2%
2021 42.79 121st 211 42.7%
2022 37.60 147th 233 36.9%
2023 49.49 121st 237 48.9%
2024 55.18 109th 234 53.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Chesterfield Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.24 85th 190 55.3%
2019 55.50 85th 192 55.7%
2021 37.83 105th 160 34.4%
2022 36.90 122nd 187 34.8%
2023 59.67 71st 193 63.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Chesterfield Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.64 52nd 195 73.3%
2019 67.04 56th 195 71.3%
2021 52.57 76th 168 54.8%
2022 41.77 119th 194 38.7%
2023 54.05 89th 199 55.3%
2024 68.31 56th 193 71.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Chesterfield Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.93 83rd 227 63.4%
2019 59.55 88th 229 61.6%
2021 41.41 127th 209 39.2%
2022 33.83 161st 229 29.7%
2023 50.07 113th 233 51.5%
2024 57.45 98th 228 57.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Chesterfield Central School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Chesterfield Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.77 47th 126 62.7%
2007 32.87 90th 125 28.0%
2008 67.06 37th 129 71.3%
2009 69.88 30th 127 76.4%
2010 83.57 14th 127 89.0%
2011 74.24 28th 128 78.1%
2012 72.15 25th 131 80.9%
2013 80.80 17th 131 87.0%
2014 73.26 27th 132 79.5%
2016 72.75 27th 134 79.9%
2017 75.03 27th 125 78.4%
2018 84.32 14th 131 89.3%
2019 66.77 39th 128 69.5%
2021 80.59 19th 125 84.8%
2022 64.02 34th 130 73.8%
2023 72.34 27th 134 79.9%
2024 71.82 31st 130 76.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Chesterfield Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.86 11th 116 90.5%
2019 65.41 31st 114 72.8%
2021 79.87 16th 113 85.8%
2022 61.14 38th 115 67.0%
2023 83.58 15th 114 86.8%
2024 79.26 17th 110 84.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Chesterfield Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.11 16th 114 86.0%
2019 66.15 33rd 113 70.8%
2021 74.50 20th 116 82.8%
2022 60.48 35th 117 70.1%
2023 62.87 35th 117 70.1%
2024 69.56 24th 113 78.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Chesterfield Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.85 17th 129 86.8%
2019 62.70 40th 126 68.3%
2021 76.48 21st 123 82.9%
2022 62.67 38th 129 70.5%
2023 71.65 24th 132 81.8%
2024 72.04 27th 128 78.9%
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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.

Chesterfield Central School Test Scores
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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, November 18, 2017

Open Quote Leadership is awful. Teachers and facility lack skills and are not results oriented. Problem students get all of the attention. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Chesterfield Central School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 347 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1992 378 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1993 405 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1994 433 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1995 461 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1996 461 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1997 480 1 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 485
1998 475 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1999 477 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2000 453 2 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 460
2001 434 4 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 446
2002 404 4 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 416
2003 404 4 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 416
2004 389 2 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2005 386 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2006 390 0 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 382 1 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2008 363 2 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2009 357 3 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2010 337 2 5 4 0 0 3 0 351
2011 319 2 5 1 0 0 5 0 332
2012 277 2 6 2 0 0 6 0 293
2013 260 3 4 0 0 0 10 0 277
2014 274 2 3 0 0 0 12 0 291
2015 259 2 3 1 0 0 13 0 278
2016 253 2 3 1 0 0 12 0 271
2017 273 2 3 1 3 0 12 0 294
2018 257 4 4 2 3 0 11 0 281
2019 256 3 7 1 3 0 11 0 281
2020 267 2 5 3 3 0 10 0 290
2021 241 2 3 5 2 0 7 0 260
2022 253 2 2 11 1 0 4 0 273
2023 247 1 2 10 1 0 2 0 263

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 Chesterfield Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 350 22.6 15.4 6.6
1992 380 21.6 17.5 6.3
1993 408 22.0 18.5 5.6
1994 434 24.0 18.1 7.6
1995 466 27.8 16.8 7.7
1996 466 27.8 16.8 7.7
1997 485 29.8 16.3 6.8
1998 479 30.6 15.7 4.6
1999 482 33.0 14.6 5.4
2000 460 30.0 15.3 7.4
2001 446 32.0 13.9 13.9
2002 416 33.0 12.6 13.5
2003 416 33.0 12.6 13.5
2004 401 31.4 12.8 9.2
2005 395 31.3 12.6 11.6
2006 401 32.4 12.4 10.7
2007 394 30.1 13.1 11.2
2008 377 29.6 12.7 11.7
2009 373 29.8 12.5 15.3
2010 351 29.8 11.7 17.4
2011 332 28.8 11.5 15.7
2012 293 27.3 10.7 15.4
2013 277 26.3 10.5 14.4
2014 291 26.1 11.1 17.9
2015 278 25.0 11.1 20.5
2016 271 24.0 11.2 21.4
2017 294 23.8 12.3 24.1
2018 281 25.2 11.1 22.1
2019 281 25.5 11.0 18.1
2020 290 26.5 10.9 19.3
2021 260 26.0 10.0 12.3
2022 273 25.8 10.5 10.6
2023 263 26.0 10.1 16

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 Chesterfield Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 350 22.6 15.4 6.6
1992 380 21.6 17.5 6.3
1993 408 22.0 18.5 5.6
1994 434 24.0 18.1 7.6
1995 466 27.8 16.8 7.7
1996 466 27.8 16.8 7.7
1997 485 29.8 16.3 6.8
1998 479 30.6 15.7 4.6
1999 482 33.0 14.6 5.4
2000 460 30.0 15.3 7.4
2001 446 32.0 13.9 13.9
2002 416 33.0 12.6 13.5
2003 416 33.0 12.6 13.5
2004 401 31.4 12.8 9.2
2005 395 31.3 12.6 11.6
2006 401 32.4 12.4 10.7
2007 394 30.1 13.1 11.2
2008 377 29.6 12.7 11.7
2009 373 29.8 12.5 15.3
2010 351 29.8 11.7 17.4
2011 332 28.8 11.5 15.7
2012 293 27.3 10.7 15.4
2013 277 26.3 10.5 14.4
2014 291 26.1 11.1 17.9
2015 278 25.0 11.1 20.5
2016 271 24.0 11.2 21.4
2017 294 23.8 12.3 24.1
2018 281 25.2 11.1 22.1
2019 281 25.5 11.0 18.1
2020 290 26.5 10.9 19.3
2021 260 26.0 10.0 12.3
2022 273 25.8 10.5 10.6
2023 263 26.0 10.1 16

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 Chesterfield Central School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $19,560

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chesterfield Central 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 85th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 121st of 237 Elementary schools
 14.3%
Ranks 39th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 27th of 134 Middle schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield Central School)3839
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield School District)3839
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Chesterfield Central School)5236
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Chesterfield School District)5236
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield Central School)2542
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield School District)2542
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Chesterfield Central School)5637
 19%
   4th Grade Reading (Chesterfield School District)5637
 19%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield Central School)6246
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield School District)6246
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Chesterfield Central School)7764
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Chesterfield School District)7764
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Chesterfield Central School)7746
 31%
   5th Grade Science (Chesterfield School District)7746
 31%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield Central School)7264
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield School District)7264
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Chesterfield Central School)7251
 21%
   6th Grade Reading (Chesterfield School District)7251
 21%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield Central School)4341
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield School District)4341
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Chesterfield Central School)7659
 17%
   7th Grade Reading (Chesterfield School District)7657
 19%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield Central School)5165
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield School District)5165
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Chesterfield Central School)6468
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Chesterfield School District)6468
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Chesterfield Central School)4165
 24%
   8th Grade Science (Chesterfield School District)4165
 24%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Chesterfield Central School)4751
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Chesterfield School District)4751
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Chesterfield Central School)6554
 11%
   All Grades Reading (Chesterfield School District)6553
 12%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Chesterfield Central School)5556
 1%
   All Grades Science (Chesterfield School District)5556
 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 Students281263
 6.4%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian72
 71.4%
Hispanic110
 900%
Pacific Islander00
White256247
 3.5%
Two or More Races112
 81.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.1%16%
 2.2%


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Students at Chesterfield Central School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 263 students attended Chesterfield Central School.

Chesterfield Central School ranks 109th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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