Is Dunbarton Elementary School a good school?

Dunbarton Elementary School ranks 103 rd of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dunbarton Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 242 students attended Dunbarton Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Dunbarton Elementary School?

Students at Dunbarton Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Dunbarton Elementary School

Summary:

Dunbarton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 255 students in grades K-6 in the town of Dunbarton, New Hampshire. The school is part of the Bow School District, which is ranked 78 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dunbarton Elementary consistently performs above the state average in both math and reading proficiency, with a 2023-2024 math proficiency rate of 47% compared to the state average of 41%, and a reading proficiency rate of 54% compared to the state average of 53%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 15 over the past few years, which is lower than most of the nearby schools like Christa McAuliffe School and Hooksett Memorial School. Additionally, Dunbarton Elementary has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.81% to 6.67% over the past few years, significantly lower than the nearby Allenstown Elementary School and Pembroke Hill School.

However, Dunbarton Elementary's student population is significantly less diverse than the nearby schools, with over 90% of students being white. This lack of racial diversity may indicate differences in the local community demographics or enrollment patterns. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 20th out of 231 schools in 2018-2019 to 103rd out of 234 schools in 2023-2024, which could be due to changes in the school's performance, the performance of other schools, or the methodology used for the rankings. The school also shows gender differences in its rankings, with female students consistently ranking higher than male students, suggesting a need to further investigate and address any gender-based achievement gaps.

Detail:

Public K-6

20 Robert Rogers Rd.
Dunbarton, NH 03046-4808

(603) 774-3181

District: Dunbarton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
103^rd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,969

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 242

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dunbarton Elementary School ranks better than 56% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), two or more races (3.7%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunbarton Elementary School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Dunbarton Elementary School employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunbarton Elementary School is $15,969.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dunbarton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dunbarton Elementary School 103^rd of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Dunbarton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Dunbarton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dunbarton School District 78^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dunbarton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dunbarton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	60.80	97^th	238	59.2%
2007	77.47	40^th	237	83.1%
2008	68.37	68^th	236	71.2%
2009	69.85	67^th	240	72.1%
2010	73.30	49^th	242	79.8%
2011	59.57	103^rd	237	56.5%
2012	45.68	146^th	241	39.4%
2013	51.22	133^rd	241	44.8%
2014	63.59	83^rd	242	65.7%
2015	50.90	105^th	206	49.0%
2016	78.67	40^th	244	83.6%
2017	83.57	21^st	229	90.8%
2018	66.68	68^th	231	70.6%
2019	85.69	20^th	231	91.3%
2021	71.57	47^th	211	77.7%
2022	59.07	87^th	233	62.7%
2023	58.72	88^th	237	62.9%
2024	55.71	103^rd	234	56.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Dunbarton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	74.11	32^nd	190	83.2%
2019	81.47	22^nd	192	88.5%
2021	70.94	38^th	160	76.3%
2022	71.56	41^st	187	78.1%
2023	65.36	59^th	193	69.4%
2024	65.66	52^nd	187	72.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Dunbarton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	51.70	95^th	195	51.3%
2019	85.00	18^th	195	90.8%
2021	68.26	44^th	168	73.8%
2022	56.16	80^th	194	58.8%
2023	51.98	97^th	199	51.3%
2024	41.72	122^nd	193	36.8%

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Rank History for White students at Dunbarton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	66.06	65^th	227	71.4%
2019	84.07	19^th	229	91.7%
2021	70.11	50^th	209	76.1%
2022	60.29	82^nd	229	64.2%
2023	57.71	93^rd	233	60.1%
2024	56.01	104^th	228	54.4%

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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 Dunbarton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	149	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	149
1992	158	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	158
1993	145	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
1994	147	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	147
1995	150	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	151
1996	150	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	151
1997	155	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	158
1998	160	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	163
1999	175	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	177
2000	171	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	175
2001	227	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	231
2002	212	1	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	217
2003	212	1	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	217
2004	225	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	229
2005	226	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	230
2006	221	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	223
2007	209	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	210
2008	205	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	208
2009	201	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	203
2010	191	4	1	0	0	0	0	196
2011	182	1	0	2	1	0	0	186
2012	195	1	1	0	0	0	0	197
2013	195	2	0	0	0	0	0	197
2014	206	0	2	0	0	0	0	208
2015	191	1	1	1	0	0	5	199
2016	184	2	1	2	0	0	3	192
2017	206	2	2	3	0	0	3	216
2018	208	2	2	2	0	0	4	218
2019	226	2	2	4	0	0	8	242
2020	219	1	2	3	0	0	11	236
2021	223	0	1	3	1	0	12	240
2022	217	0	1	6	0	1	11	236
2023	235	0	2	8	0	1	9	255
2024	224	0	1	7	0	1	9	242

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 Dunbarton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	149	8.0	18.6	3.4
1992	158	9.0	17.5	7
1993	145	9.6	15.1	7.6
1994	147	9.0	16.3	2.7
1995	151	10.4	14.5	2
1996	151	10.4	14.5	2
1997	158	10.0	15.8	5.7
1998	163	11.0	14.8	5.5
1999	177	10.1	17.5	5.1
2000	175	12.1	14.5	8.6
2001	231	13.0	17.8	7.4
2002	217	17.3	12.5	2.3
2003	217	17.3	12.5	2.3
2004	229	16.2	14.1	3.1
2005	230	17.7	13.0	4.3
2006	223	17.2	13.0	4
2007	210	16.2	13.0	5.7
2008	208	16.2	12.8	5.3
2009	203	16.2	12.5	7.9
2010	196	16.2	12.1	10.2
2011	186	16.2	11.4	7.5
2012	197	16.2	12.1	10.2
2013	197	16.7	11.7	8.1
2014	208	15.7	13.2	10.6
2015	199	16.0	12.4	12.1
2016	192	18.0	10.6	13
2017	216	17.1	12.6	11.6
2018	218	18.4	11.8	11.5
2019	242	18.6	13.0	11.2
2020	236	18.0	13.1	7.6
2021	240	20.4	11.7	6.7
2022	236	18.8	12.5	3.8
2023	255	17.0	15.0	3.9
2024	242	17.0	14.2	5

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 Dunbarton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	149	8.0	18.6	3.4
1992	158	9.0	17.5	7
1993	145	9.6	15.1	7.6
1994	147	9.0	16.3	2.7
1995	151	10.4	14.5	2
1996	151	10.4	14.5	2
1997	158	10.0	15.8	5.7
1998	163	11.0	14.8	5.5
1999	177	10.1	17.5	5.1
2000	175	12.1	14.5	8.6
2001	231	13.0	17.8	7.4
2002	217	17.3	12.5	2.3
2003	217	17.3	12.5	2.3
2004	229	16.2	14.1	3.1
2005	230	17.7	13.0	4.3
2006	223	17.2	13.0	4
2007	210	16.2	13.0	5.7
2008	208	16.2	12.8	5.3
2009	203	16.2	12.5	7.9
2010	196	16.2	12.1	10.2
2011	186	16.2	11.4	7.5
2012	197	16.2	12.1	10.2
2013	197	16.7	11.7	8.1
2014	208	15.7	13.2	10.6
2015	199	16.0	12.4	12.1
2016	192	18.0	10.6	13
2017	216	17.1	12.6	11.6
2018	218	18.4	11.8	11.5
2019	242	18.6	13.0	11.2
2020	236	18.0	13.1	7.6
2021	240	20.4	11.7	6.7
2022	236	18.8	12.5	3.8
2023	255	17.0	15.0	3.9
2024	242	17.0	14.2	5

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 Dunbarton Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,969

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunbarton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 20^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 88^th of 237 Elementary schools	28.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dunbarton Elementary School)	80	68	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dunbarton School District)	80	68	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Dunbarton Elementary School)	72	61	11%
3rd Grade Reading (Dunbarton School District)	72	61	11%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dunbarton Elementary School)	73	42	31%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dunbarton School District)	73	42	31%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Dunbarton Elementary School)	64	53	11%
4th Grade Reading (Dunbarton School District)	64	53	11%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dunbarton Elementary School)	62	39	23%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dunbarton School District)	62	39	23%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Dunbarton Elementary School)	85	50	35%
5th Grade Reading (Dunbarton School District)	85	50	35%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Dunbarton Elementary School)	74	39	35%
5th Grade Science (Dunbarton School District)	74	39	35%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dunbarton Elementary School)	70	57	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dunbarton School District)	70	57	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	47	42	5%
6th Grade Reading (Dunbarton Elementary School)	70	57	13%
6th Grade Reading (Dunbarton School District)	70	57	13%
6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	56	53	3%
All Grades Mathematics (Dunbarton Elementary School)	70	51	19%
All Grades Mathematics (Dunbarton School District)	70	51	19%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Dunbarton Elementary School)	73	55	18%
All Grades Reading (Dunbarton School District)	73	55	18%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Dunbarton Elementary School)	74	39	35%
All Grades Science (Dunbarton School District)	74	39	35%
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	242	255	5.4%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	4	8	100%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	226	235	4%
Two or More Races	8	9	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.2%	3.9%	7.2%

Schools Near Dunbarton 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
Dunbarton Elementary School	Public	K-6	20 Robert Rogers Rd.	Dunbarton	03046	Merrimack County	Dunbarton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 774-3181	242	17	14.2	5.0%	224 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.7%)	55.7	103^rd of 234 public elementary schools	56.0%		58.7	88^th of 237 public elementary schools	62.9%	15	59.0	62.0	30.0	46.0	47.0	53.0	55.0	54.0	56.0	54.0	41.0	41.0	$15,969
Bow Preschool	Public	PK	55 Falcon Way	Bow	03304	Merrimack County	Bow School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 228-2210	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	22 Bow Center Rd.	Bow	03304	Merrimack County	Bow School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 225-3049	528	39	13.5	5.1%	482 (91.3%)	4 (0.8%)	20 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.0%)	89	14^th of 234 public elementary schools	94.0%		85.6	23^rd of 237 public elementary schools	90.3%	9	72.0	76.0			74.0	66.0	80.0			74.0			$15,881
Maple Avenue School	Public	1-4	16 Maple Ave.	Goffstown	03045	Hillsborough County	Goffstown School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 497-3330	525	32	16.3	12.2%	479 (91.2%)	3 (0.6%)	24 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	55.5	107^th of 234 public elementary schools	54.3%		63.2	75^th of 237 public elementary schools	68.4%	32	50.0	49.0			49.0	54.0	56.0			55.0			$13,192
Glen Lake School	Public	PK-K	251 Elm St.	Goffstown	03045	Hillsborough County	Goffstown School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 497-3550	184	10	18.0	6.0%	164 (89.1%)	2 (1.1%)	12 (6.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)								(n/a)													$25,201
Center Woods School	Public	PK, KG-3	14 Center Rd.	Weare	03281	Hillsborough County	Weare School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 529-4500	348	27	12.8	11.8%	322 (92.5%)	3 (0.9%)	10 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)								(n/a)	38.0				38.0	34.0				34.0
Harold Martin School	Public	PK, KG-3	271 Main St.	Hopkinton	03229	Merrimack County	Hopkinton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 746-3473	281	23	12.1	10.7%	254 (90.4%)	4 (1.4%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)								(n/a)	49.0				49.0	51.0				51.0			$19,820
Abbot-Downing School	Public	PK, KG-5	152 South St.	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 225-0827	345	28	12.2	28.1%	301 (87.2%)	8 (2.3%)	15 (4.3%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	41.7	144^th of 234 public elementary schools	38.5%		37.8	162^nd of 237 public elementary schools	31.6%	18	53.0	46.0	38.0		46.0	49.0	42.0	42.0		45.0	38.0	38.0	$12,732
Christa McAuliffe School	Public	K-5	17 North Spring Street	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 225-0840	355	29	12.3	35.2%	270 (76.1%)	36 (10.1%)	19 (5.4%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.9%)	67.6	67^th of 234 public elementary schools	71.4%		63.7	74^th of 237 public elementary schools	68.8%	7	53.0	58.0	50.0		54.0	54.0	69.0	67.0		63.0	45.0	45.0	$12,404
Hooksett Memorial School	Public	3-5	5 Memorial Dr.	Hooksett	03106	Merrimack County	Hooksett School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 485-9890	427	29	14.7	15.9%	375 (87.8%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (4.7%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.2%)	75.1	44^th of 234 public elementary schools	81.2%		81.8	31^st of 237 public elementary schools	86.9%	13	72.0	66.0	73.0		71.0	63.0	57.0	68.0		63.0	36.0	36.0	$15,570

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