Lempster Community School

Summary:

Lempster Community School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the small town of Lempster, New Hampshire, with a student population of 114. While the school has seen a wide range of statewide rankings in recent years, its performance has been inconsistent, with test scores generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics.

Compared to nearby schools like Sunapee Central School, Lempster Community School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a greater proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio is higher than some of its neighbors, suggesting larger class sizes. Interestingly, Lempster Community School also has a very homogeneous student population, with over 96% of students identifying as White, in contrast to the more diverse racial makeup of some nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Lempster Community School's inconsistent performance and lower test scores compared to the surrounding schools suggest there may be opportunities for improvement. By closely examining the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems for students, the Lempster School District could work to address the school's areas of weakness and provide a higher-quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 29 School Rd
       Lempster, NH  03605-7706


(603) 863-1080

District: Lempster School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,818 Help


Students who attend Lempster Community School usually attend:

High:    Fall Mountain Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  114

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.4%
Hispanic:
2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lempster Community School ranks worse than 70.5% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lempster Community School ranks better than 66.2% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.4%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lempster Community School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lempster Community School is $24,818.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lempster Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lempster Community School 165th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Lempster Community School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Lempster Community School 44th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Lempster Community School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Lempster School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lempster School District 97th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lempster Community School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lempster Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.65 143rd 231 38.1%
2019 4.12 228th 231 1.3%
2021 10.28 203rd 211 3.8%
2022 40.27 141st 233 39.5%
2023 63.93 71st 237 70.0%
2024 33.20 165th 234 29.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Lempster Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.39 184th 192 4.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Lempster Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.17 145th 227 36.1%
2019 4.35 226th 229 1.3%
2021 11.12 197th 209 5.7%
2022 44.85 135th 229 41.0%
2023 73.45 52nd 233 77.7%
2024 32.91 164th 228 28.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lempster Community School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lempster Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.60 18th 131 86.3%
2021 12.85 118th 125 5.6%
2022 49.51 60th 130 53.8%
2023 45.35 69th 134 48.5%
2024 60.92 44th 130 66.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lempster Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.46 18th 129 86.0%
2021 9.35 121st 123 1.6%
2022 45.54 69th 129 46.5%
2023 40.72 79th 132 40.2%
2024 63.28 40th 128 68.8%
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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.

Lempster Community School Test Scores
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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lempster Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 106 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 108
2017 95 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 98
2018 100 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 103
2019 97 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 100
2020 101 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 104
2021 104 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 108
2022 115 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 119
2023 111 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 114

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 Lempster Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 108 12.0 9.0 38
2017 98 10.5 9.3 31.6
2018 103 11.0 9.3 34
2019 100 12.8 7.8 31
2020 104 9.0 11.5 30.8
2021 108 10.0 10.8 32.4
2022 119 12.2 9.7 22.7
2023 114 10.9 10.4 31.6

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 Lempster Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 108 12.0 9.0 38
2017 98 10.5 9.3 31.6
2018 103 11.0 9.3 34
2019 100 12.8 7.8 31
2020 104 9.0 11.5 30.8
2021 108 10.0 10.8 32.4
2022 119 12.2 9.7 22.7
2023 114 10.9 10.4 31.6

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 Lempster Community School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $24,818

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lempster Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 228th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 71st of 237 Elementary schools
 68.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Lempster Community School)075
 75%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lempster School District)075
 75%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Lempster Community School)3350
 17%
   5th Grade Reading (Lempster School District)3350
 17%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Lempster Community School)1350
 37%
   5th Grade Science (Lempster School District)1350
 37%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lempster Community School)2045
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lempster School District)2045
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Lempster Community School)2755
 28%
   6th Grade Reading (Lempster School District)2755
 28%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
All Grades Mathematics (Lempster Community School)3040
 10%
   All Grades Mathematics (Lempster School District)3040
 10%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Lempster Community School)4249
 7%
   All Grades Reading (Lempster School District)4149
 8%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Lempster Community School)2440
 16%
   All Grades Science (Lempster School District)2440
 16%
   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 Students100114
 14%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White97111
 14.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31%31.6%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lempster Community School

Students at Lempster Community School are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.

Students who attend Lempster Community School usually go on to attend:

High : Fall Mountain Regional High School

Lempster Community School ranks 165th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 114 students attended Lempster Community School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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