Is Gilford Elementary School a good school?

Gilford Elementary School ranks 49 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gilford Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 322 students attended Gilford Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Gilford Elementary School?

Students at Gilford Elementary School are 91% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Gilford Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Gilford Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Gilford Middle School High : Gilford High School

Gilford Elementary School

Summary:

Gilford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 322 students in grades K-4 in Gilford, New Hampshire, which is part of the Shaker Regional School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state and district averages, ranking among the top 25% of elementary schools in New Hampshire.

Gilford Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 66% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 58% proficient or better in reading, compared to 45% and 59% respectively for the district, and 41% and 53% statewide. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, ranking 49th out of 234 elementary schools in the state in the 2023-2024 school year. Gilford Elementary also benefits from a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.0 to 8.6 students per teacher, significantly lower than nearby schools like Alton Central School which has a ratio of 13.4 students per teacher.

While Gilford Elementary's student population is predominantly White, the school's performance is strong across different subgroups, with female, male, and White students all ranking in the top 60-70 schools in the state. However, the school's performance for special education students is more average, ranking in the middle of the state. Compared to nearby schools like Woodland Heights Elementary, which has a more diverse student population, Gilford Elementary's racial homogeneity stands out, but its consistent academic excellence and ability to serve a variety of students make it a standout educational institution in the region.

Detail:

Public K-4

76 Belknap Mountain Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249-6826

(603) 524-1661

District: Gilford School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,042

Students who attend Gilford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Gilford Middle School
High:	Gilford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 322

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gilford Elementary School ranks better than 79.1% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gilford Elementary School is 8. (See more...)

Compare Gilford Elementary School employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gilford Elementary School is $20,042.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gilford Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilford Elementary School 49^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Gilford Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Gilford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilford School District 67^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gilford Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gilford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	65.43	83^rd	238	65.1%
2007	47.14	139^th	237	41.4%
2008	50.59	129^th	236	45.3%
2009	88.01	11^th	240	95.4%
2010	71.70	54^th	242	77.7%
2011	53.39	122^nd	237	48.5%
2012	37.82	170^th	241	29.5%
2013	50.68	136^th	241	43.6%
2014	38.61	173^rd	242	28.5%
2015	74.09	46^th	206	77.7%
2016	66.34	73^rd	244	70.1%
2017	77.86	38^th	229	83.4%
2018	70.92	53^rd	231	77.1%
2019	70.95	52^nd	231	77.5%
2021	78.09	32^nd	211	84.8%
2022	70.54	59^th	233	74.7%
2023	69.82	60^th	237	74.7%
2024	73.20	49^th	234	79.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Gilford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.31	43^rd	70	38.6%
2024	47.68	37^th	71	47.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Gilford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	84.65	15^th	190	92.1%
2019	76.73	32^nd	192	83.3%
2021	83.83	20^th	160	87.5%
2022	64.53	63^rd	187	66.3%
2023	64.61	61^st	193	68.4%
2024	77.67	32^nd	187	82.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Gilford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	54.94	85^th	195	56.4%
2019	61.06	75^th	195	61.5%
2021	63.60	51^st	168	69.6%
2022	66.68	60^th	194	69.1%
2023	74.05	42^nd	199	78.9%
2024	67.16	61^st	193	68.4%

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Rank History for White students at Gilford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	69.40	54^th	227	76.2%
2019	70.30	56^th	229	75.5%
2021	74.98	34^th	209	83.7%
2022	67.13	68^th	229	70.3%
2023	70.63	62^nd	233	73.4%
2024	72.62	48^th	228	78.9%

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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 Gilford Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	514	0	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	522
1992	514	0	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	521
1993	502	0	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	509
1994	499	0	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	505
1995	533	0	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	538
1996	533	0	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	538
1997	537	0	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	544
1998	538	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	543
1999	531	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	535
2000	547	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	549
2001	544	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	546
2002	543	1	3	4	5	n/a	n/a	556
2003	543	1	3	4	5	n/a	n/a	556
2004	523	4	5	4	4	n/a	n/a	540
2005	425	3	7	3	2	n/a	n/a	440
2006	412	3	9	3	1	n/a	n/a	428
2007	386	4	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	404
2008	368	4	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	383
2009	357	3	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	372
2010	344	4	8	5	1	0	0	362
2011	337	1	5	5	0	1	2	351
2012	356	1	7	5	1	1	5	376
2013	334	2	5	11	0	1	5	358
2014	321	1	3	11	0	1	5	342
2015	314	1	2	9	0	0	9	335
2016	342	1	3	9	0	1	4	360
2017	319	1	2	12	0	1	4	339
2018	312	2	5	9	0	0	5	333
2019	315	2	8	13	0	0	5	343
2020	311	2	5	7	0	0	12	337
2021	274	2	8	9	0	0	11	304
2022	282	2	7	10	0	0	9	310
2023	294	2	5	10	0	0	11	322

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 Gilford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	522	23.0	22.6	7.3
1992	521	30.0	17.3	8.8
1993	509	25.0	20.4	11.2
1994	505	34.2	14.8	10.1
1995	538	28.0	19.2	10
1996	538	28.0	19.2	10
1997	544	30.4	17.9	8.6
1998	543	29.4	18.5	7.7
1999	535	29.8	18.0	6.9
2000	549	31.8	17.3	10.9
2001	546	33.2	16.4	11.5
2002	556	37.2	14.9	10.8
2003	556	37.2	14.9	10.8
2004	540	37.2	14.5	9.8
2005	440	32.6	13.5	11.4
2006	428	33.6	12.7	12.4
2007	404	32.6	12.4	11.4
2008	383	33.1	11.6	14.6
2009	372	34.0	10.9	15.1
2010	362	32.0	11.3	20.7
2011	351	31.0	11.3	20.5
2012	376	29.0	12.9	21.3
2013	358	30.0	11.9	26.8
2014	342	31.0	11.0	31.3
2015	335	34.0	9.8	29.6
2016	360	36.0	10.0	26.4
2017	339	39.0	8.6	27.1
2018	333	36.0	9.2	19.2
2019	343	34.0	10.0	19
2020	337	30.5	11.0	19.6
2021	304	36.0	8.4	14.1
2022	310	36.0	8.6	13.9
2023	322	40.0	8.0	13.4

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 Gilford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	522	23.0	22.6	7.3
1992	521	30.0	17.3	8.8
1993	509	25.0	20.4	11.2
1994	505	34.2	14.8	10.1
1995	538	28.0	19.2	10
1996	538	28.0	19.2	10
1997	544	30.4	17.9	8.6
1998	543	29.4	18.5	7.7
1999	535	29.8	18.0	6.9
2000	549	31.8	17.3	10.9
2001	546	33.2	16.4	11.5
2002	556	37.2	14.9	10.8
2003	556	37.2	14.9	10.8
2004	540	37.2	14.5	9.8
2005	440	32.6	13.5	11.4
2006	428	33.6	12.7	12.4
2007	404	32.6	12.4	11.4
2008	383	33.1	11.6	14.6
2009	372	34.0	10.9	15.1
2010	362	32.0	11.3	20.7
2011	351	31.0	11.3	20.5
2012	376	29.0	12.9	21.3
2013	358	30.0	11.9	26.8
2014	342	31.0	11.0	31.3
2015	335	34.0	9.8	29.6
2016	360	36.0	10.0	26.4
2017	339	39.0	8.6	27.1
2018	333	36.0	9.2	19.2
2019	343	34.0	10.0	19
2020	337	30.5	11.0	19.6
2021	304	36.0	8.4	14.1
2022	310	36.0	8.6	13.9
2023	322	40.0	8.0	13.4

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 Gilford Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$20,042

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gilford Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 52^nd of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 60^th of 237 Elementary schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gilford Elementary School)	80	62	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gilford School District)	80	62	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Gilford Elementary School)	64	60	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Gilford School District)	64	60	4%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gilford Elementary School)	62	59	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gilford School District)	62	59	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Gilford Elementary School)	56	55	1%
4th Grade Reading (Gilford School District)	56	55	1%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Gilford Elementary School)	71	60	11%
All Grades Mathematics (Gilford School District)	62	49	13%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Gilford Elementary School)	60	57	3%
All Grades Reading (Gilford School District)	64	54	10%
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	343	322	6.1%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	13	10	23.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	315	294	6.7%
Two or More Races	5	11	120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19%	13.4%	5.6%

Schools Near Gilford 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
Gilford Elementary School	Public	K-4	76 Belknap Mountain Rd.	Gilford	03249	Belknap County	Gilford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 524-1661	322	40	8.0	13.4%	294 (91.3%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (3.1%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	73.2	49^th of 234 public elementary schools	79.1%		69.8	60^th of 237 public elementary schools	74.7%	11	61.0	71.0					66.0	54.0	63.0					58.0				$20,042
Woodland Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	225 Winter St. Ext.	Laconia	03246	Belknap County	Laconia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 524-8733	304	31	9.8	65.1%	253 (83.2%)	8 (2.6%)	14 (4.6%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.9%)	15.4	204^th of 234 public elementary schools	12.8%		21.3	201^st of 237 public elementary schools	15.2%	3	27.0	27.0	21.0				25.0	39.0	36.0	35.0				36.0	17.0		17.0	$18,999
Elm Street School	Public	PK, KG-5	478 Elm St.	Laconia	03246	Belknap County	Laconia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 524-4113	260	22	11.8	37.7%	224 (86.2%)	5 (1.9%)	14 (5.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	13 (5.0%)	59.5	88^th of 234 public elementary schools	62.4%		52.1	115^th of 237 public elementary schools	51.5%	27	54.0	50.0	58.0				54.0	41.0	53.0	61.0				51.0	53.0		53.0	$18,995
Pleasant Street School	Public	PK, KG-5	350 Pleasant St.	Laconia	03246	Belknap County	Laconia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 524-2168	266	23	11.5	45.5%	237 (89.1%)	10 (3.8%)	10 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	30.3	175^th of 234 public elementary schools	25.2%		21.8	199^th of 237 public elementary schools	16.0%	24	55.0	34.0	15.0				35.0	45.0	47.0	45.0				45.0	21.0		21.0	$18,998
Belmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	26 Best St.	Belmont	03220	Belknap County	Shaker Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 267-6568	334	34	9.9	40.4%	312 (93.4%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.3%)	35.7	159^th of 234 public elementary schools	32.1%		30.8	171^st of 237 public elementary schools	27.8%	12	33.0	39.0					36.0	46.0	51.0					49.0				$18,619
Gilmanton Elementary School	Public	K-8	1386 NH Rte. 140	Gilmanton IW	03837	Belknap County	Gilmanton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 364-5681	365	35	10.4	13.7%	347 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	56.6	98^th of 234 public elementary schools	58.1%		77.2	43^rd of 237 public elementary schools	81.9%	55	41.0	70.0	43.0	59.0	49.0	54.0	54.0	36.0	50.0	62.0	77.0	68.0	63.0	61.0	32.0	50.0	42.0	$17,297
Sanbornton Central School	Public	K-4	16 Hunkins Pond Rd.	Sanbornton	03269	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 286-8223	177	13	13.4	37.9%	153 (86.4%)	2 (1.1%)	5 (2.8%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.3%)	58.9	93^rd of 234 public elementary schools	60.3%		35.9	164^th of 237 public elementary schools	30.8%	71	70.0	48.0					59.0	53.0	48.0					51.0				$21,788
Inter-Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	21 Laker Ln	Meredith	03253	Belknap County	Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 279-7968	401	44	9.0	34.2%	370 (92.3%)	4 (1.0%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	42.2	140^th of 234 public elementary schools	40.2%		43.6	143^rd of 237 public elementary schools	39.7%	3	71.0	45.0	35.0	30.0			42.0	54.0	38.0	56.0	40.0			46.0	31.0		31.0	$24,768
Carpenter School	Public	K-3	102 S. Main St.	Wolfeboro	03894	Carroll County	Governor Wentworth Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 569-3457	180	22	8.1	22.8%	165 (91.7%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)	56.0						56.0	53.0						53.0				$18,909
Alton Central School (Elem)	Public	PK, KG-8	41 School St.	Alton	03809	Belknap County	Alton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 875-7500	417	43	9.6	16.8%	397 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	19.9	192^nd of 234 public elementary schools	17.9%		19.8	205^th of 237 public elementary schools	13.5%	13	36.0	35.0	17.0	32.0	16.0	37.0	29.0	31.0	42.0	37.0	43.0	42.0	49.0	41.0	11.0	29.0	19.0	$23,872

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