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Charlestown Primary School

Summary:

Charlestown Primary School is an elementary school located in Charlestown, New Hampshire, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 218. The school is part of the Fall Mountain Regional School District, which is ranked 83 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Charlestown Primary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.04% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as North Walpole School and Alstead Primary School, which have higher test scores and rankings. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading are generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in the 3rd and 5th grades. Additionally, Charlestown Primary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.1% to 46.79% over the past three years.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.5 to 9.6 over the past three years, Charlestown Primary School's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools within the Fall Mountain Regional School District. The school's ranking and rating have declined over the past several years, from a 1-star rating in earlier years to a 2-star rating in the most recent year, indicating a need for improvement in the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 84 E. Street Ext.
       Charlestown, NH  03603-0325

(603) 826-3694

District: Fall Mountain Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
151st of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,865 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  218

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
Two or more races:
3.7%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.8% Help


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Compare Details Charlestown Primary School ranks worse than 64.5% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Charlestown Primary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fall Mountain Regional School District. Racial makeup is: White (94%), two or more races (3.7%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Fall Mountain Regional School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charlestown Primary School is 9.5, which is the 3rd best among 2 elementary schools in the Fall Mountain Regional School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charlestown Primary School is $18,865, which is the 3rd highest among 2 elementary schools in the Fall Mountain Regional School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Charlestown Primary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlestown Primary School 151st of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Charlestown Primary School in the ranking list.)

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Fall Mountain Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fall Mountain Regional School District 83rd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charlestown Primary School

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Rank History for all students at Charlestown Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.01 181st 238 23.9%
2007 11.69 227th 237 4.2%
2008 10.20 224th 236 5.1%
2009 11.15 229th 240 4.6%
2010 17.17 218th 242 9.9%
2011 21.89 203rd 237 14.3%
2012 36.67 176th 241 27.0%
2013 27.69 201st 241 16.6%
2014 37.48 179th 242 26.0%
2015 26.22 163rd 206 20.9%
2016 30.67 189th 244 22.5%
2017 30.65 170th 229 25.8%
2018 23.68 192nd 231 16.9%
2019 33.71 164th 231 29.0%
2021 29.49 157th 211 25.6%
2022 30.84 166th 233 28.8%
2023 38.84 157th 237 33.8%
2024 38.81 151st 234 35.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Charlestown Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.27 151st 190 20.5%
2019 35.79 132nd 192 31.3%
2021 25.85 132nd 160 17.5%
2022 28.80 145th 187 22.5%
2023 38.71 126th 193 34.7%
2024 40.43 125th 187 33.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Charlestown Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.55 182nd 195 6.7%
2019 30.39 145th 195 25.6%
2021 48.17 85th 168 49.4%
2022 32.98 136th 194 29.9%
2023 38.39 131st 199 34.2%
2024 38.43 132nd 193 31.6%
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Rank History for White students at Charlestown Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.23 193rd 227 15.0%
2019 30.84 170th 229 25.8%
2021 29.67 155th 209 25.8%
2022 29.91 170th 229 25.8%
2023 35.83 163rd 233 30.0%
2024 31.17 166th 228 27.2%
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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.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Charlestown Primary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 267 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1992 255 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1993 256 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1994 236 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1995 234 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1996 234 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1997 261 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1998 258 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1999 263 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2000 259 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2001 231 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2002 217 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2003 217 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2004 238 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2005 239 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2006 229 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2007 263 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2008 243 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2009 237 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2010 217 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 220
2011 198 2 2 3 0 0 0 0 205
2012 165 2 0 23 0 0 36 0 226
2013 225 2 0 3 1 0 1 0 232
2014 223 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 227
2015 220 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 225
2016 231 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 236
2017 237 2 0 4 0 0 5 0 248
2018 252 3 0 4 0 1 5 0 265
2019 226 3 0 5 0 0 10 0 244
2020 218 2 0 2 0 0 11 0 233
2021 205 2 0 2 0 0 9 0 218
2022 205 1 0 3 0 0 8 0 217
2023 205 1 1 3 0 0 8 0 218

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 Charlestown Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 267 12.0 22.2 11.6
1992 261 14.0 18.6 18.8
1993 256 13.3 19.2 17.2
1994 239 14.3 16.7 24.3
1995 235 13.3 17.7 16.2
1996 235 13.3 17.7 16.2
1997 261 15.0 17.4 18
1998 258 16.9 15.3 20.9
1999 265 16.0 16.6 17
2000 261 17.9 14.6 31.8
2001 235 20.0 11.8 28.1
2002 217 15.9 13.6 26.3
2003 217 15.9 13.6 26.3
2004 239 16.0 14.9 27.2
2005 240 19.2 12.5 30.8
2006 231 17.8 13.0 32.5
2007 263 23.8 11.1 30.4
2008 243 22.0 11.0 37
2009 240 21.2 11.3 42.1
2010 220 19.1 11.5 46.8
2011 205 18.8 10.9 49.3
2012 226 20.8 10.8 40.7
2013 232 19.4 11.9 43.5
2014 227 18.6 12.2 45.8
2015 225 19.0 11.8 49.3
2016 236 20.0 11.8 53.8
2017 248 21.0 11.8 44.8
2018 265 20.8 12.7 91.7
2019 244 21.3 11.4 36.9
2020 233 21.8 10.6 46.4
2021 218 22.6 9.6 45.9
2022 217 22.4 9.6 34.1
2023 218 22.8 9.5 46.8

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 Charlestown Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 267 12.0 22.2 11.6
1992 261 14.0 18.6 18.8
1993 256 13.3 19.2 17.2
1994 239 14.3 16.7 24.3
1995 235 13.3 17.7 16.2
1996 235 13.3 17.7 16.2
1997 261 15.0 17.4 18
1998 258 16.9 15.3 20.9
1999 265 16.0 16.6 17
2000 261 17.9 14.6 31.8
2001 235 20.0 11.8 28.1
2002 217 15.9 13.6 26.3
2003 217 15.9 13.6 26.3
2004 239 16.0 14.9 27.2
2005 240 19.2 12.5 30.8
2006 231 17.8 13.0 32.5
2007 263 23.8 11.1 30.4
2008 243 22.0 11.0 37
2009 240 21.2 11.3 42.1
2010 220 19.1 11.5 46.8
2011 205 18.8 10.9 49.3
2012 226 20.8 10.8 40.7
2013 232 19.4 11.9 43.5
2014 227 18.6 12.2 45.8
2015 225 19.0 11.8 49.3
2016 236 20.0 11.8 53.8
2017 248 21.0 11.8 44.8
2018 265 20.8 12.7 91.7
2019 244 21.3 11.4 36.9
2020 233 21.8 10.6 46.4
2021 218 22.6 9.6 45.9
2022 217 22.4 9.6 34.1
2023 218 22.8 9.5 46.8

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 Charlestown Primary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,865

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Charlestown Primary 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 164th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 157th of 237 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlestown Primary School)3650
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fall Mountain Regional School District)5449
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Charlestown Primary School)4741
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fall Mountain Regional School District)5943
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charlestown Primary School)4453
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fall Mountain Regional School District)5453
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Charlestown Primary School)3647
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Fall Mountain Regional School District)5448
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charlestown Primary School)4119
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fall Mountain Regional School District)4227
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Charlestown Primary School)5156
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Fall Mountain Regional School District)5261
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Charlestown Primary School)4622
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Fall Mountain Regional School District)3629
 7%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Charlestown Primary School)4039
 1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Fall Mountain Regional School District)4436
 8%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Charlestown Primary School)4649
 3%
   All Grades Reading (Fall Mountain Regional School District)5451
 3%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Charlestown Primary School)4622
 24%
   All Grades Science (Fall Mountain Regional School District)4140
 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 Students244218
 10.7%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White226205
 9.3%
Two or More Races108
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.9%46.8%
 9.9%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 218 students attended Charlestown Primary School.

Charlestown Primary School ranks 151st of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Charlestown Primary School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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