Is Charlestown Primary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Charlestown Primary School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Charlestown Primary School?

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

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:
151^st of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,865

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 218

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charlestown Primary School ranks worse than 64.5% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.81. (See more...)

Student Body

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...)

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...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charlestown Primary School is 9.5, which is the 3^rd best among 2 elementary schools in the Fall Mountain Regional School District. (See more...)

Compare Charlestown Primary School employs 22.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charlestown Primary School is $18,865, which is the 3^rd highest among 2 elementary schools in the Fall Mountain Regional School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Charlestown Primary School:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Fall Mountain Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fall Mountain Regional School District 83^rd 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
2006	32.01	181^st	238	23.9%
2007	11.69	227^th	237	4.2%
2008	10.20	224^th	236	5.1%
2009	11.15	229^th	240	4.6%
2010	17.17	218^th	242	9.9%
2011	21.89	203^rd	237	14.3%
2012	36.67	176^th	241	27.0%
2013	27.69	201^st	241	16.6%
2014	37.48	179^th	242	26.0%
2015	26.22	163^rd	206	20.9%
2016	30.67	189^th	244	22.5%
2017	30.65	170^th	229	25.8%
2018	23.68	192^nd	231	16.9%
2019	33.71	164^th	231	29.0%
2021	29.49	157^th	211	25.6%
2022	30.84	166^th	233	28.8%
2023	38.84	157^th	237	33.8%
2024	38.81	151^st	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
2018	31.27	151^st	190	20.5%
2019	35.79	132^nd	192	31.3%
2021	25.85	132^nd	160	17.5%
2022	28.80	145^th	187	22.5%
2023	38.71	126^th	193	34.7%
2024	40.43	125^th	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
2018	12.55	182^nd	195	6.7%
2019	30.39	145^th	195	25.6%
2021	48.17	85^th	168	49.4%
2022	32.98	136^th	194	29.9%
2023	38.39	131^st	199	34.2%
2024	38.43	132^nd	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
2018	22.23	193^rd	227	15.0%
2019	30.84	170^th	229	25.8%
2021	29.67	155^th	209	25.8%
2022	29.91	170^th	229	25.8%
2023	35.83	163^rd	233	30.0%
2024	31.17	166^th	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.

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	Total
1991	267	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	267
1992	255	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	261
1993	256	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	256
1994	236	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	239
1995	234	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	235
1996	234	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	235
1997	261	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	261
1998	258	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	258
1999	263	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	265
2000	259	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	261
2001	231	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	235
2002	217	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	217
2003	217	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	217
2004	238	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	239
2005	239	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	240
2006	229	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
2007	263	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	263
2008	243	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	243
2009	237	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	240
2010	217	1	0	2	0	0	0	220
2011	198	2	2	3	0	0	0	205
2012	165	2	0	23	0	0	36	226
2013	225	2	0	3	1	0	1	232
2014	223	3	0	1	0	0	0	227
2015	220	2	0	2	0	0	1	225
2016	231	1	0	1	0	0	3	236
2017	237	2	0	4	0	0	5	248
2018	252	3	0	4	0	1	5	265
2019	226	3	0	5	0	0	10	244
2020	218	2	0	2	0	0	11	233
2021	205	2	0	2	0	0	9	218
2022	205	1	0	3	0	0	8	217
2023	205	1	1	3	0	0	8	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Charlestown Primary School

Year	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 164^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 157^th 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)	36	50	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fall Mountain Regional School District)	54	49	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Charlestown Primary School)	47	41	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Fall Mountain Regional School District)	59	43	16%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charlestown Primary School)	44	53	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fall Mountain Regional School District)	54	53	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Charlestown Primary School)	36	47	11%
4th Grade Reading (Fall Mountain Regional School District)	54	48	6%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charlestown Primary School)	41	19	22%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fall Mountain Regional School District)	42	27	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Charlestown Primary School)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Reading (Fall Mountain Regional School District)	52	61	9%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Charlestown Primary School)	46	22	24%
5th Grade Science (Fall Mountain Regional School District)	36	29	7%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Charlestown Primary School)	40	39	1%
All Grades Mathematics (Fall Mountain Regional School District)	44	36	8%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Charlestown Primary School)	46	49	3%
All Grades Reading (Fall Mountain Regional School District)	54	51	3%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Charlestown Primary School)	46	22	24%
All Grades Science (Fall Mountain Regional School District)	41	40	1%
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	244	218	10.7%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	226	205	9.3%
Two or More Races	10	8	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.9%	46.8%	9.9%

Schools Near Charlestown Primary 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 All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th 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
Charlestown Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	84 E. Street Ext.	Charlestown	03603	Sullivan County	Fall Mountain Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 826-3694	218	23	9.5	46.8%	205 (94.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)	38.8	151^st of 234 public elementary schools	35.5%		38.8	157^th of 237 public elementary schools	33.8%	6	20.0	61.0		39.0	35.0	53.0			43.0				$18,865
Sarah Porter School	Public	1-4	111 Village Rd.	Langdon	03602	Cheshire County	Fall Mountain Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 835-2260	16	3	5.7	43.8%	14 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)													$39,841
North Walpole School	Public	2-4	17 Cray Rd.	North Walpole	03609	Cheshire County	Fall Mountain Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 445-5450	101	7	14.4	29.7%	95 (94.1%)	2 (2.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76.4	41^st of 234 public elementary schools	82.5%		48.2	125^th of 237 public elementary schools	47.3%	84	63.0	61.0		62.0	69.0	60.0			65.0				$15,376
Alstead Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	58 Mechanic St.	Alstead	03602	Cheshire County	Fall Mountain Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 835-2482	80	11	7.3	43.8%	77 (96.3%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				58.0					79.0				$11,775
Acworth Elementary School	Public	1-4	69 Turkey Shoot Rd.	Acworth	03601	Sullivan County	Fall Mountain Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 835-2270	31	3	11.4	41.9%	25 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (19.4%)								(n/a)		50.0		45.0		25.0			30.0				$24,669
Unity Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	864 2nd NH Tpke.	Newport	03773	Sullivan County	Unity School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 542-5888	100	9	11.7	41.0%	97 (97.0%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.7	219^th of 234 public elementary schools	6.4%					(n/a)			21.0	11.0			21.0	36.0	32.0	21.0	13.0	17.0	$23,173
Maple Avenue School	Public	K-5	210 Maple Ave.	Claremont	03743	Sullivan County	Claremont School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 543-4270	299	31	9.6	47.2%	248 (82.9%)	3 (1.0%)	14 (4.7%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (9.4%)	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
Walpole Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	18 Primary Ln.	Walpole	03608	Cheshire County	Fall Mountain Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 756-4241	76	6	12.6	21.1%	71 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)								(n/a)													$14,147
Bluff School	Public	K-5	10 Summit Rd.	Claremont	03743	Sullivan County	Claremont School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 543-4273	173	20	8.6	50.3%	155 (89.6%)	4 (2.3%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.8%)	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
Disnard Elementary School	Public	K-5	160 Hanover St.	Claremont	03743	Sullivan County	Claremont School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 543-4260	237	25	9.4	48.1%	220 (92.8%)	5 (2.1%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	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

Charlestown Primary School

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