Lempster Community School

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

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:
165^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,818

Students who attend Lempster Community School usually attend:

High:

Fall Mountain Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 123

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Asian:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lempster Community School ranks worse than 70.5% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.2. (See more...)

Compare Details Lempster Community School ranks better than 66.2% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.92. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.1%), Hispanic (4.1%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lempster Community School is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Lempster Community School employs 8.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 165^th 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 44^th 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 97^th 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
2018	43.65	143^rd	231	38.1%
2019	4.12	228^th	231	1.3%
2021	10.28	203^rd	211	3.8%
2022	40.27	141^st	233	39.5%
2023	63.93	71^st	237	70.0%
2024	33.20	165^th	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	184^th	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
2018	43.17	145^th	227	36.1%
2019	4.35	226^th	229	1.3%
2021	11.12	197^th	209	5.7%
2022	44.85	135^th	229	41.0%
2023	73.45	52^nd	233	77.7%
2024	32.91	164^th	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
2018	78.60	18^th	131	86.3%
2021	12.85	118^th	125	5.6%
2022	49.51	60^th	130	53.8%
2023	45.35	69^th	134	48.5%
2024	60.92	44^th	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
2018	78.46	18^th	129	86.0%
2021	9.35	121^st	123	1.6%
2022	45.54	69^th	129	46.5%
2023	40.72	79^th	132	40.2%
2024	63.28	40^th	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.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lempster Community School

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2016	106	0	2	0	108
2017	95	0	3	0	98
2018	100	0	3	0	103
2019	97	0	3	0	100
2020	101	0	3	0	104
2021	104	1	3	0	108
2022	115	0	3	1	119
2023	111	0	3	0	114
2024	117	1	5	0	123

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
2024	123	8.8	13.9	41.5

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 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
2024	123	8.8	13.9	41.5

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 Lempster Community School

Year	Total 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 228^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 71^st 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)	0	75	75%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lempster School District)	0	75	75%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Lempster Community School)	33	50	17%
5th Grade Reading (Lempster School District)	33	50	17%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Lempster Community School)	13	50	37%
5th Grade Science (Lempster School District)	13	50	37%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lempster Community School)	20	45	25%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lempster School District)	20	45	25%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	47	42	5%
6th Grade Reading (Lempster Community School)	27	55	28%
6th Grade Reading (Lempster School District)	27	55	28%
6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	56	53	3%
All Grades Mathematics (Lempster Community School)	30	40	10%
All Grades Mathematics (Lempster School District)	30	40	10%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Lempster Community School)	42	49	7%
All Grades Reading (Lempster School District)	41	49	8%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Lempster Community School)	24	40	16%
All Grades Science (Lempster School District)	24	40	16%
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	100	114	14%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	97	111	14.4%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31%	31.6%	0.6%

Schools Near Lempster Community 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 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
Lempster Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	29 School Rd	Lempster	03605	Sullivan County	Lempster School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 863-1080	123	9	13.9	41.5%	117 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.2	165^th of 234 public elementary schools	29.5%		63.9	71^st of 237 public elementary schools	70.0%	94	29.0			38.0	43.0	25.0	29.0			62.0	69.0		46.0			47.0	$24,818
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	62 Wolf Way	Washington	03280	Sullivan County	Washington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 495-3463	40	5	8.5	47.5%	40 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						33.0							44.0				$21,685
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	93	11	8.3	37.6%	90 (96.8%)	2 (2.2%)	1 (1.1%)	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
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	33	3	11.7	39.4%	26 (78.8%)	2 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (15.2%)								(n/a)		50.0				45.0		25.0					30.0				$24,669
Richards Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 School St.	Newport	03773	Sullivan County	Newport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 863-3710	307	33	9.2	64.5%	289 (94.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	8.1	226^th of 234 public elementary schools	3.4%		6.9	231^st of 237 public elementary schools	2.5%	5							24.0	29.0	28.0				27.0	16.0		16.0	$17,990
John D. Perkins Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	919 Nh Rte 10	Marlow	03456	Cheshire County	Marlow School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 446-3307	57	4	13.2	38.6%	56 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						36.0							39.0				$25,940
Sunapee Central School	Public	K-5	22 School St.	Sunapee	03782	Sullivan County	Sunapee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 763-5675	178	18	10.1	22.5%	163 (91.6%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (3.9%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	84.6	26^th of 234 public elementary schools	88.9%		91.4	9^th of 237 public elementary schools	96.2%	17	73.0	68.0	61.0			67.0	67.0	61.0	76.0				68.0	61.0		61.0	$29,257
Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford	Public	K-5	163 Old Warner Rd.	Bradford	03221	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 938-5959	167	18	9.1	22.2%	158 (94.6%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	48.7	124^th of 234 public elementary schools	47.0%		54.7	101^st of 237 public elementary schools	57.4%	23	35.0	50.0	38.0			40.0	39.0	65.0	55.0				51.0	48.0		48.0	$23,176
Kearsarge Regional Preschool Bradford	Public	PK	163 Old Warner Road	Bradford	03221	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 938-5959	28	2	14.0	17.9%	27 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)								(n/a)
Claremont Preschool Center	Public	PK	111 South Street	Claremont	03743	Sullivan County	Claremont School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 543-4220	65	2	32.5	44.6%	57 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.6%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lempster Community School

What schools do graduates of Lempster Community School attend?

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

High : Fall Mountain Regional High School

What is the racial makeup of Lempster Community School?

Students at Lempster Community School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Lempster Community School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 123 students attended Lempster Community School.

What district is Lempster Community School in?

Lempster School District

Is Lempster Community School a good school?

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

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