Pierce Elementary School

Summary:

Pierce Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bennington, New Hampshire, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 65 students. The school is part of the Contoocook Valley School District, which is ranked 94 out of 163 school districts in New Hampshire and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pierce Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.38%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Greenfield Elementary (91.4% white) and Hillsboro-Deering Elementary (91.08% white). However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Hampshire elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger in the most recent school year (2023-2024), lower than the 3-4 star ratings of nearby schools like Peterborough Elementary and Francestown Elementary. Additionally, Pierce Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the NH SAS assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages.

The analysis of Pierce Elementary School's data reveals concerning trends in its academic performance and ranking over time. The school's ranking and academic performance have declined from a high of 123 out of 241 New Hampshire elementary schools in 2011-2012 (with a 2-star rating) to its current ranking of 178 out of 234 schools (with a 1-star rating). This suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges that are impacting student achievement, such as the relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (29.23% in 2022-2023) compared to some nearby schools. Further investigation into the specific factors contributing to these outcomes could provide valuable insights to help the school and district address these challenges and improve student success.

Detail:

Public K-4

19 Main St.
Bennington, NH 03442-0149

(603) 588-2131

District: Contoocook Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
178^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,182

Students who attend Pierce Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Great Brook School
High:	Conval Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.1

Number of students: 65

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pierce Elementary School ranks worse than 76.1% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Contoocook Valley School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pierce Elementary School is 8.1, which is the 4^th best among 4 elementary schools in the Contoocook Valley School District. (See more...)

Compare Pierce Elementary School employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pierce Elementary School is $20,182, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Contoocook Valley School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pierce Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pierce Elementary School 178^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Pierce Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Contoocook Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Contoocook Valley School District 94^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pierce Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pierce Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	21.96	206^th	238	13.4%
2007	27.11	191^st	237	19.4%
2008	7.20	230^th	236	2.5%
2009	48.82	140^th	240	41.7%
2010	51.61	130^th	242	46.3%
2011	49.99	135^th	237	43.0%
2012	53.10	123^rd	241	49.0%
2016	13.37	224^th	244	8.2%
2017	7.57	220^th	229	3.9%
2018	14.36	209^th	231	9.5%
2019	18.51	204^th	231	11.7%
2023	52.39	112^th	237	52.7%
2024	29.49	178^th	234	23.9%

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Rank History for White students at Pierce Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	14.31	211^th	227	7.0%
2019	17.50	206^th	229	10.0%
2024	29.95	170^th	228	25.4%

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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 Pierce Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	82	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
1992	93	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	93
1993	117	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
1994	114	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
1995	111	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
1996	111	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
1997	95	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	99
1998	103	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	107
1999	100	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	103
2000	91	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	93
2001	98	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2002	98	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
2003	98	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
2004	99	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
2005	97	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	98
2006	100	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	102
2007	90	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	91
2008	91	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
2009	76	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	77
2010	69	0	0	0	0	0	0	69
2011	69	0	0	0	0	0	0	69
2012	58	0	0	0	0	0	0	58
2013	54	0	0	0	0	0	0	54
2014	53	1	2	0	0	1	0	57
2015	56	0	2	0	0	1	0	59
2016	63	0	1	0	0	2	0	66
2017	62	2	1	2	0	0	0	67
2018	73	1	0	2	0	1	0	77
2019	69	1	0	3	0	4	0	77
2020	65	0	0	0	0	3	0	68
2021	61	0	0	0	0	5	0	66
2022	72	0	0	0	0	2	0	74
2023	62	0	0	1	0	2	0	65

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 Pierce Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	82	4.7	17.4	6.1
1992	93	5.0	18.6	15.1
1993	117	6.4	18.3	14.5
1994	114	6.4	17.8	13.2
1995	112	7.1	15.8	15.2
1996	112	7.1	15.8	15.2
1997	99	8.5	11.6	16.2
1998	107	6.5	16.5	12.1
1999	103	6.1	16.9	5.8
2000	93	6.2	15.0	21.5
2001	100	7.6	13.2	22
2002	99	9.5	10.4	21.2
2003	99	9.5	10.4	21.2
2004	99	8.5	11.6	22.2
2005	98	9.5	10.3	25.5
2006	102	9.5	10.7	25.5
2007	91	9.4	9.7	28.9
2008	91	6.5	14.0	25.3
2009	77	8.5	9.1	35.1
2010	69	8.9	7.7	33.3
2011	69	5.6	12.3	31.9
2012	58	8.2	7.0	36.2
2013	54	4.6	11.7	27.8
2014	57	5.5	10.3	33.3
2015	59	5.0	11.8	39
2016	66	6.0	11.0	42.4
2017	67	6.0	11.1	37.3
2018	77	9.0	8.5	37.7
2019	77	7.9	9.7	33.8
2020	68	6.7	10.1	39.7
2021	66	6.7	9.8	37.9
2022	74	7.8	9.4	29.7
2023	65	8.0	8.1	29.2

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 Pierce Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	82	4.7	17.4	6.1
1992	93	5.0	18.6	15.1
1993	117	6.4	18.3	14.5
1994	114	6.4	17.8	13.2
1995	112	7.1	15.8	15.2
1996	112	7.1	15.8	15.2
1997	99	8.5	11.6	16.2
1998	107	6.5	16.5	12.1
1999	103	6.1	16.9	5.8
2000	93	6.2	15.0	21.5
2001	100	7.6	13.2	22
2002	99	9.5	10.4	21.2
2003	99	9.5	10.4	21.2
2004	99	8.5	11.6	22.2
2005	98	9.5	10.3	25.5
2006	102	9.5	10.7	25.5
2007	91	9.4	9.7	28.9
2008	91	6.5	14.0	25.3
2009	77	8.5	9.1	35.1
2010	69	8.9	7.7	33.3
2011	69	5.6	12.3	31.9
2012	58	8.2	7.0	36.2
2013	54	4.6	11.7	27.8
2014	57	5.5	10.3	33.3
2015	59	5.0	11.8	39
2016	66	6.0	11.0	42.4
2017	67	6.0	11.1	37.3
2018	77	9.0	8.5	37.7
2019	77	7.9	9.7	33.8
2020	68	6.7	10.1	39.7
2021	66	6.7	9.8	37.9
2022	74	7.8	9.4	29.7
2023	65	8.0	8.1	29.2

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 Pierce Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$20,182

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pierce Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 204^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 112^th of 237 Elementary schools	41.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pierce Elementary School)	42	43	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Contoocook Valley School District)	53	57	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Pierce Elementary School)	50	71	21%
3rd Grade Reading (Contoocook Valley School District)	53	58	5%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pierce Elementary School)	25	18	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Contoocook Valley School District)	31	51	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Pierce Elementary School)	25	64	39%
4th Grade Reading (Contoocook Valley School District)	37	53	16%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Pierce Elementary School)	32	32
All Grades Mathematics (Contoocook Valley School District)	41	40	1%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Pierce Elementary School)	36	68	32%
All Grades Reading (Contoocook Valley School District)	49	51	2%
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	77	65	15.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	69	62	10.1%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.8%	29.2%	4.5%

Schools Near Pierce Elementary 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
Pierce Elementary School	Public	K-4	19 Main St.	Bennington	03442	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 588-2131	65	8	8.1	29.2%	62 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	29.5	178^th of 234 public elementary schools	23.9%		52.4	112^th of 237 public elementary schools	52.7%	66	55.0	27.0			38.0	45.0	27.0			35.0			$20,182
Antrim Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	10 School St.	Antrim	03440	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 588-6371	128	14	9.1	29.7%	120 (93.8%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	63.4	78^th of 234 public elementary schools	66.7%		34.4	166^th of 237 public elementary schools	30.0%	88	59.0	61.0			60.0	64.0	43.0			53.0			$23,549
Hancock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	10 Elementary Ln.	Hancock	03449	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 525-3303	69	9	7.9	24.6%	67 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		41.0			58.0		59.0			62.0			$26,517
Greenfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	860 Forest Rd.	Greenfield	03047	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 547-3334	93	9	10.6	21.5%	85 (91.4%)	3 (3.2%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	40.3	146^th of 234 public elementary schools	37.6%		61.6	79^th of 237 public elementary schools	66.7%	67	65.0	25.0			48.0	53.0	33.0			45.0			$22,572
Francestown Elementary School	Public	K-4	325 2nd NH Turnpike S.	Francestown	03043	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 547-2976	42	6	7.2	23.8%	42 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	75.0				70.0	75.0				80.0			$25,832
Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4 Hillcat Dr.	Hillsborough	03244	Hillsborough County	Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 464-1110	437	42	10.3	37.8%	398 (91.1%)	3 (0.7%)	16 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	32.9	166^th of 234 public elementary schools	29.1%		41	151^st of 237 public elementary schools	36.3%	15	52.0	36.0	31.0		39.0	33.0	34.0	49.0		40.0	41.0	41.0	$20,335
Peterborough Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	17 High St.	Peterborough	03458	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 924-3828	238	27	8.8	26.1%	225 (94.5%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	72.6	52^nd of 234 public elementary schools	77.8%		76.6	45^th of 237 public elementary schools	81.0%	7	62.0	60.0			61.0	65.0	57.0			61.0			$24,508
Dublin Consolidated School	Public	K-5	1177 Main St	Dublin	03444	Cheshire County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 563-8332	57	5	11.4	10.5%	55 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	27.0				30.0	36.0				48.0			$27,479
Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School	Public, Charter	K-6	10 Sharon Road	Peterborough	03458	Hillsborough County	Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 602-1560	195	11	17.4	6.2%	186 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	50.5	120^th of 234 public elementary schools	48.7%		57	95^th of 237 public elementary schools	59.9%	25	50.0	45.0	32.0	59.0	47.0	55.0	40.0	62.0	63.0	56.0	29.0	29.0
Lyndeborough Central School	Public	PK-K	192 Forest Rd.	Lyndeborough	03082	Hillsborough County	Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 732-9228	54	4	13.5	22.2%	49 (90.7%)	2 (3.7%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)								(n/a)													$19,810

Frequently Asked Questions about Pierce Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Pierce Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pierce Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Great Brook School
High : Conval Regional High School

What is the racial makeup of Pierce Elementary School?

Students at Pierce Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Pierce Elementary School in?

Contoocook Valley School District

How many students attend Pierce Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 65 students attended Pierce Elementary School.

Is Pierce Elementary School a good school?

Pierce Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.9% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

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