Is Cornish Elementary School a good school?

Cornish Elementary School ranks 76 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cornish Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 136 students attended Cornish Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Cornish Elementary School?

Students at Cornish Elementary School are 96% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Cornish Elementary School

Summary:

Cornish Elementary School is a public school serving 125 students in grades PK-8 in the town of Cornish, New Hampshire. The school is part of the Cornish School District, which is ranked 56 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cornish Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state averages in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency rates. In recent years, the school has seen mathematics proficiency rates ranging from 51% to 56%, compared to the state average of 38-42%, and reading proficiency rates from 46% to 61%, compared to the state average of 51-52%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.2 to 9.9 over the past three school years, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 8% to 23.48%, compared to higher rates in some nearby schools like Maple Avenue School and Disnard Elementary School.

However, despite its strong academic performance, Cornish Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined from a high of 35 out of 231 New Hampshire elementary schools in 2018-2019 to a ranking of 76 out of 234 in the most recent school year. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students, ranging from 98.4% to 100% over the past three years, which is much higher than the racial diversity seen in nearby schools like Grantham Village School and Sunapee Central School. This lack of diversity may be an area for the school to consider addressing in the future.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

274 Town House Rd.
Cornish, NH 03745

(603) 675-5891

District: Cornish School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,440

Student/teacher ratio: 8.5

Number of students: 136

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.6%

African American:

2.2%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cornish Elementary School ranks better than 67.5% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.98. (See more...)

Compare Details Cornish Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.6%), African American (2.2%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cornish Elementary School is 8.5. (See more...)

Compare Cornish Elementary School employs 15.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cornish Elementary School is $26,440.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cornish Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornish Elementary School 76^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Cornish Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Cornish School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornish School District 56^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cornish Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Cornish Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	31.74	182^nd	238	23.5%
2007	12.07	226^th	237	4.6%
2008	18.38	212^th	236	10.2%
2009	45.90	147^th	240	38.8%
2010	61.49	96^th	242	60.3%
2011	52.80	127^th	237	46.4%
2012	43.55	151^st	241	37.3%
2013	35.58	182^nd	241	24.5%
2014	44.83	155^th	242	36.0%
2015	39.71	137^th	206	33.5%
2016	0.70	236^th	244	3.3%
2017	27.06	181^st	229	21.0%
2019	77.45	35^th	231	84.8%
2022	42.01	139^th	233	40.3%
2023	48.41	123^rd	237	48.1%
2024	63.98	76^th	234	67.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Cornish Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.92	107^th	187	42.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Cornish Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2019	77.15	35^th	229	84.7%
2022	39.05	147^th	229	35.8%
2023	47.56	124^th	233	46.8%
2024	68.51	62^nd	228	72.8%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cornish Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	55.67	57^th	126	54.8%
2007	64.55	38^th	125	69.6%
2008	68.10	33^rd	129	74.4%
2009	40.50	89^th	127	29.9%
2010	56.20	56^th	127	55.9%
2011	26.06	100^th	128	21.9%
2012	41.59	87^th	131	33.6%
2013	59.91	48^th	131	63.4%
2014	59.51	50^th	132	62.1%
2015	62.13	41^st	107	61.7%
2016	38.43	92^nd	134	31.3%
2017	34.24	86^th	125	31.2%
2019	91.05	6^th	128	95.3%
2022	49.18	62^nd	130	52.3%
2023	58.35	48^th	134	64.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cornish Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	45.27	65^th	117	44.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Cornish Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	90.92	7^th	126	94.4%
2022	38.91	82^nd	129	36.4%

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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 Cornish Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	219	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	219
1992	218	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	220
1993	226	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	228
1994	228	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	230
1995	244	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	249
1996	244	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	249
1997	251	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	257
1998	235	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	239
1999	229	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
2000	216	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	218
2001	192	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	194
2002	153	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	153
2003	153	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	153
2004	142	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	142
2005	140	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	141
2006	137	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	140
2007	142	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
2008	145	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	148
2009	125	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	128
2010	132	2	0	0	0	0	134
2011	136	2	1	0	0	0	139
2012	124	2	2	0	0	0	128
2013	115	2	2	0	0	0	119
2014	114	0	1	0	0	0	115
2015	100	1	0	0	0	0	101
2016	81	1	0	0	0	0	82
2017	83	2	0	0	0	0	85
2018	88	0	0	2	0	0	90
2019	96	0	0	0	0	0	96
2020	104	0	0	0	0	0	104
2021	115	0	0	0	0	0	115
2022	123	0	0	0	0	1	124
2023	123	0	0	0	0	2	125
2024	130	3	0	1	0	2	136

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 Cornish Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	219	17.0	12.8	3.7
1992	220	12.2	18.0	7.3
1993	228	18.0	12.7	7
1994	230	18.0	12.8	4.8
1995	249	16.5	15.1	6
1996	249	16.5	15.1	6
1997	257	17.5	14.7	8.2
1998	239	13.0	18.4	7.9
1999	231	16.5	14.0	8.7
2000	218	22.0	9.9	10.6
2001	194	22.5	8.6	10.8
2002	153	16.1	9.5	9.2
2003	153	16.1	9.5	9.2
2004	142	15.1	9.4	8.5
2005	141	14.1	10.0	5.7
2006	140	13.5	10.4	7.1
2007	145	14.5	10.0	9.7
2008	148	14.3	10.3	4.7
2009	128	14.3	9.0	4.7
2010	134	14.3	9.3	14.2
2011	139	14.3	9.7	16.5
2012	128	13.1	9.7	12.5
2013	119	13.1	9.0	16.8
2014	115	12.3	9.3	20
2015	101	12.0	8.4	23.8
2016	82	11.0	7.4	25.6
2017	85	9.8	8.6	28.2
2018	90	9.8	9.1	23.3
2019	96	8.0	12.0	19.8
2020	104	10.4	10.0	17.3
2021	115	11.8	9.7	23.5
2022	124	12.5	9.9	15.3
2023	125	13.5	9.2	8
2024	136	15.9	8.5	4.4

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 Cornish Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	219	17.0	12.8	3.7
1992	220	12.2	18.0	7.3
1993	228	18.0	12.7	7
1994	230	18.0	12.8	4.8
1995	249	16.5	15.1	6
1996	249	16.5	15.1	6
1997	257	17.5	14.7	8.2
1998	239	13.0	18.4	7.9
1999	231	16.5	14.0	8.7
2000	218	22.0	9.9	10.6
2001	194	22.5	8.6	10.8
2002	153	16.1	9.5	9.2
2003	153	16.1	9.5	9.2
2004	142	15.1	9.4	8.5
2005	141	14.1	10.0	5.7
2006	140	13.5	10.4	7.1
2007	145	14.5	10.0	9.7
2008	148	14.3	10.3	4.7
2009	128	14.3	9.0	4.7
2010	134	14.3	9.3	14.2
2011	139	14.3	9.7	16.5
2012	128	13.1	9.7	12.5
2013	119	13.1	9.0	16.8
2014	115	12.3	9.3	20
2015	101	12.0	8.4	23.8
2016	82	11.0	7.4	25.6
2017	85	9.8	8.6	28.2
2018	90	9.8	9.1	23.3
2019	96	8.0	12.0	19.8
2020	104	10.4	10.0	17.3
2021	115	11.8	9.7	23.5
2022	124	12.5	9.9	15.3
2023	125	13.5	9.2	8
2024	136	15.9	8.5	4.4

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 Cornish Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$26,440

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cornish Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 35^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 123^rd of 237 Elementary schools	36.7%
Ranks 6^th of 128 Middle schools	Ranks 48^th of 134 Middle schools	31.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Cornish Elementary School)	57	18	39%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cornish School District)	57	18	39%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Cornish Elementary School)	100	36	64%
5th Grade Reading (Cornish School District)	100	36	64%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Cornish Elementary School)	43	36	7%
5th Grade Science (Cornish School District)	43	36	7%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cornish Elementary School)	69	32	37%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cornish School District)	69	32	37%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	45	33	12%
8th Grade Reading (Cornish Elementary School)	77	42	35%
8th Grade Reading (Cornish School District)	77	42	35%
8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	53	46	7%
8th Grade Science (Cornish Elementary School)	69	42	27%
8th Grade Science (Cornish School District)	69	42	27%
8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	33	8%
All Grades Mathematics (Cornish Elementary School)	65	56	9%
All Grades Mathematics (Cornish School District)	65	56	9%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Cornish Elementary School)	84	47	37%
All Grades Reading (Cornish School District)	84	47	37%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Cornish Elementary School)	56	41	15%
All Grades Science (Cornish School District)	56	41	15%
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	96	125	30.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	96	123	28.1%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.8%	8%	11.8%

Schools Near Cornish 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 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th 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 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Cornish Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	274 Town House Rd.	Cornish	03745	Sullivan County	Cornish School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 675-5891	136	16	8.5	4.4%	130 (95.6%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	64	76^th of 234 public elementary schools	67.5%		48.4	123^rd of 237 public elementary schools	48.1%	47	92.0	62.0	33.0				51.0	58.0	54.0	60.0			55.0	57.0	40.0	36.0	38.0	$26,440
Disnard Elementary School	Public	K-5	160 Hanover St.	Claremont	03743	Sullivan County	Claremont School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 543-4260	255	26	9.8	45.5%	230 (90.2%)	4 (1.6%)	6 (2.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.5%)	17.7	199^th of 234 public elementary schools	15.0%		25.6	187^th of 237 public elementary schools	21.1%	12	13.0	40.0	27.0				26.0	33.0	29.0	43.0				36.0	21.0		21.0	$21,759
Plainfield Elementary School	Public	K-8	92 Bonner Rd.	Meriden	03770	Sullivan County	Plainfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 469-3250	196	21	9.5	5.6%	178 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.6%)	63.4	77^th of 234 public elementary schools	67.1%		63.8	73^rd of 237 public elementary schools	69.2%	4	63.0	48.0	44.0	46.0	63.0	74.0	57.0	63.0	45.0	80.0	50.0	75.0	85.0	67.0	56.0	67.0	62.0	$25,485
Bluff School	Public	K-5	10 Summit Rd.	Claremont	03743	Sullivan County	Claremont School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 543-4273	178	17	10.2	57.9%	159 (89.3%)	4 (2.2%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.2%)	10.6	220^th of 234 public elementary schools	6.0%		9.3	227^th of 237 public elementary schools	4.2%	7	27.0	12.0	20.0				20.0	27.0	29.0	33.0				30.0	23.0		23.0	$21,760
Claremont Preschool Center	Public	PK	111 South Street	Claremont	03743	Sullivan County	Claremont School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 543-4220	65	2	32.5	44.6%	57 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.6%)								(n/a)
Maple Avenue School	Public	K-5	210 Maple Ave.	Claremont	03743	Sullivan County	Claremont School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 543-4270	270	25	10.8	42.6%	226 (83.7%)	3 (1.1%)	11 (4.1%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (9.3%)	17.8	198^th of 234 public elementary schools	15.4%		14.7	216^th of 237 public elementary schools	8.9%	18	18.0	33.0	19.0				22.0	44.0	36.0	42.0				41.0	14.0		14.0	$21,751
Croydon Village School	Public	K-4	889 NH Rt. 10	Croydon	03773	Sullivan County	Croydon School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 863-2080	24	3	9.6	33.3%	22 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.3%)								(n/a)																		$20,410
Grantham Village School	Public	PK, KG-6	75 Learning Dr.	Grantham	03753	Sullivan County	Grantham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 863-1681	271	21	13.1	3.7%	236 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	93.7	6^th of 234 public elementary schools	97.4%		95	6^th of 237 public elementary schools	97.5%		66.0	88.0	84.0	81.0			80.0	76.0	85.0	89.0	73.0			81.0	70.0		70.0	$22,809
Richards Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 School St.	Newport	03773	Sullivan County	Newport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 863-3710	307	33	9.2	64.5%	289 (94.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	8.1	226^th of 234 public elementary schools	3.4%		6.9	231^st of 237 public elementary schools	2.5%	5								24.0	29.0	28.0				27.0	16.0		16.0	$17,990
N. Charlestown Community School	Public	PK	509 River Rd.	Charlestown	03603	Sullivan County	Fall Mountain Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 826-3986	26	1	26.0	26.9%	25 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)								(n/a)																		$20,696

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