Is Hampstead Central School a good school?

Hampstead Central School ranks 70 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hampstead Central School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Hampstead Central School.

What is the racial makeup of Hampstead Central School?

Students at Hampstead Central School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Hampstead Central School attend?

Students who attend Hampstead Central School usually go on to attend: Middle : Hampstead Middle School

Hampstead Central School

Summary:

Hampstead Central School is an elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Hampstead School District in New Hampshire, with a student population of around 450. The school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of New Hampshire elementary schools over the past decade, earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hampstead Central School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outpacing the state average in both mathematics and reading proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, 60% of students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 41% statewide, and 55% were proficient or better in reading, compared to 53% statewide. However, the school's student population is significantly less racially diverse than the state average, with 93.33% white students. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent community, with only 8% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, well below the state average.

Hampstead Central School's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 12.6 over the past three years, suggests smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. This, combined with the school's sustained excellence, presents an opportunity for collaboration with nearby schools, such as Sandown North Elementary School, Memorial School, and Windham Academy Public Charter School, which may benefit from Hampstead Central School's best practices. However, the school's lack of racial diversity and socioeconomic advantage are areas that may warrant further exploration to ensure equitable access and opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

21 Emerson Ave.
Hampstead, NH 03841-2264

(603) 329-6326

District: Hampstead School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,051

Students who attend Hampstead Central School usually attend:

Middle:

Hampstead Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 450

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hampstead Central School ranks better than 70.1% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hampstead Central School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Hampstead Central School employs 35.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hampstead Central School is $21,051.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hampstead Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampstead Central School 70^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Hampstead Central School in the ranking list.)

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Hampstead School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampstead School District 51^st of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Hampstead Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	86.12	21^st	238	91.2%
2007	88.29	11^th	237	95.4%
2008	73.83	44^th	236	81.4%
2009	65.67	80^th	240	66.7%
2010	68.84	70^th	242	71.1%
2011	70.37	69^th	237	70.9%
2012	82.10	27^th	241	88.8%
2013	71.96	54^th	241	77.6%
2014	75.70	35^th	242	85.5%
2015	62.88	73^rd	206	64.6%
2016	85.56	17^th	244	93.0%
2017	72.20	58^th	229	74.7%
2018	72.36	46^th	231	80.1%
2019	63.86	77^th	231	66.7%
2021	71.06	49^th	211	76.8%
2022	73.62	49^th	233	79.0%
2023	71.13	56^th	237	76.4%
2024	65.55	70^th	234	70.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hampstead Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	45.09	26^th	52	50.0%
2022	67.26	10^th	59	83.1%
2023	76.35	13^th	70	81.4%
2024	59.31	26^th	71	63.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Hampstead Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	67.80	49^th	190	74.2%
2019	63.19	62^nd	192	67.7%
2021	66.70	46^th	160	71.3%
2022	68.65	50^th	187	73.3%
2023	72.07	44^th	193	77.2%
2024	67.27	51^st	187	72.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Hampstead Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	76.69	31^st	195	84.1%
2019	64.52	61^st	195	68.7%
2021	72.64	36^th	168	78.6%
2022	73.93	37^th	194	80.9%
2023	66.94	59^th	199	70.4%
2024	62.39	73^rd	193	62.2%

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Rank History for White students at Hampstead Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	73.20	44^th	227	80.6%
2019	66.84	65^th	229	71.6%
2021	71.78	43^rd	209	79.4%
2022	75.99	39^th	229	83.0%
2023	71.04	61^st	233	73.8%
2024	62.45	81^st	228	64.5%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	479	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	483
1992	511	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	515
1993	556	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	563
1994	555	1	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	571
1995	611	2	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	618
1996	611	2	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	618
1997	573	3	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	583
1998	557	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	562
1999	587	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	591
2000	586	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	591
2001	544	0	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	552
2002	513	0	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	522
2003	513	0	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	522
2004	492	1	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	500
2005	469	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	478
2006	432	4	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	443
2007	518	6	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	536
2008	511	7	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	529
2009	520	7	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	542
2010	509	5	16	7	2	0	0	539
2011	506	6	18	4	3	0	0	537
2012	466	1	6	8	0	0	24	505
2013	466	1	8	11	0	0	19	505
2014	454	1	8	12	1	0	18	494
2015	426	1	7	15	1	0	17	467
2016	418	1	5	16	1	1	15	457
2017	395	1	2	14	1	1	15	429
2018	424	0	3	14	0	1	22	464
2019	421	1	3	24	5	0	14	468
2020	425	1	2	26	5	0	13	472
2021	404	1	3	25	4	0	10	447
2022	417	0	1	20	3	0	7	448
2023	420	0	3	15	3	0	9	450

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 Hampstead Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	483	25.0	19.3	3.5
1992	515	29.0	17.7	2.3
1993	563	41.0	13.7	2.3
1994	571	29.0	19.7	3.3
1995	618	29.0	21.3	3.6
1996	618	29.0	21.3	3.6
1997	583	36.0	16.2	2.7
1998	562	33.0	17.0	1.2
1999	591	38.0	15.6	1.2
2000	591	32.9	18.0	1.4
2001	552	41.6	13.3	2.2
2002	522	44.8	11.7	1.9
2003	522	44.8	11.7	1.9
2004	500	42.8	11.7	2.4
2005	478	39.8	12.0	2.9
2006	443	45.0	9.8	2.5
2007	536	40.0	13.4	3
2008	529	44.1	12.0	3.8
2009	542	48.0	11.3	2.6
2010	539	40.0	13.4	1.1
2011	537	44.5	12.0	9.3
2012	505	40.6	12.4	6.5
2013	505	38.6	13.0	9.3
2014	494	34.6	14.2	12.1
2015	467	36.0	12.9	11.3
2016	457	38.0	12.0	11.2
2017	429	37.6	11.4	7.9
2018	464	36.6	12.6	10.8
2019	468	35.8	13.0	12
2020	472	37.1	12.7	8.5
2021	447	38.6	11.5	9.4
2022	448	37.1	12.0	6.3
2023	450	35.6	12.6	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 Hampstead Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	483	25.0	19.3	3.5
1992	515	29.0	17.7	2.3
1993	563	41.0	13.7	2.3
1994	571	29.0	19.7	3.3
1995	618	29.0	21.3	3.6
1996	618	29.0	21.3	3.6
1997	583	36.0	16.2	2.7
1998	562	33.0	17.0	1.2
1999	591	38.0	15.6	1.2
2000	591	32.9	18.0	1.4
2001	552	41.6	13.3	2.2
2002	522	44.8	11.7	1.9
2003	522	44.8	11.7	1.9
2004	500	42.8	11.7	2.4
2005	478	39.8	12.0	2.9
2006	443	45.0	9.8	2.5
2007	536	40.0	13.4	3
2008	529	44.1	12.0	3.8
2009	542	48.0	11.3	2.6
2010	539	40.0	13.4	1.1
2011	537	44.5	12.0	9.3
2012	505	40.6	12.4	6.5
2013	505	38.6	13.0	9.3
2014	494	34.6	14.2	12.1
2015	467	36.0	12.9	11.3
2016	457	38.0	12.0	11.2
2017	429	37.6	11.4	7.9
2018	464	36.6	12.6	10.8
2019	468	35.8	13.0	12
2020	472	37.1	12.7	8.5
2021	447	38.6	11.5	9.4
2022	448	37.1	12.0	6.3
2023	450	35.6	12.6	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 Hampstead Central School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$21,051

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hampstead Central School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 77^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 56^th of 237 Elementary schools	9.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hampstead Central School)	61	65	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hampstead School District)	61	65	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hampstead Central School)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade Reading (Hampstead School District)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hampstead Central School)	59	61	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hampstead School District)	59	61	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Hampstead Central School)	69	59	10%
4th Grade Reading (Hampstead School District)	69	59	10%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Hampstead Central School)	60	63	3%
All Grades Mathematics (Hampstead School District)	57	53	4%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Hampstead Central School)	63	56	7%
All Grades Reading (Hampstead School District)	67	64	3%
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	468	450	3.8%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	24	15	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	421	420	0.2%
Two or More Races	14	9	35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12%	8%	4%

Schools Near Hampstead Central 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 All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Hampstead Central School	Public	PK, KG-4	21 Emerson Ave.	Hampstead	03841	Rockingham County	Hampstead School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 329-6326	450	36	12.6	8.0%	420 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	65.5	70^th of 234 public elementary schools	70.1%		71.1	56^th of 237 public elementary schools	76.4%	14	70.0	51.0				60.0	55.0	55.0				55.0			$21,051
Atkinson Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	17 Academy Ave.	Atkinson	03811	Rockingham County	Timberlane Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 362-5521	354	28	12.8	2.3%	309 (87.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.7%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.1%)	66.2	69^th of 234 public elementary schools	70.5%		78.7	38^th of 237 public elementary schools	84.0%	31	53.0	32.0	47.0			44.0	71.0	53.0	79.0			67.0	60.0	60.0	$18,885
Sandown Central School	Public	PK-K	295 Main St.	Sandown	03873	Rockingham County	Timberlane Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 887-3648	135	10	13.5	4.4%	122 (90.4%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.4%)								(n/a)															$18,885
East Derry Memorial Elementary School	Public	K-5	18 Dubeau Dr.	Derry	03038	Rockingham County	Derry Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 432-1260	356	29	12.1	11.2%	300 (84.3%)	5 (1.4%)	25 (7.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.9%)	42.6	137^th of 234 public elementary schools	41.5%		47.7	127^th of 237 public elementary schools	46.4%	10	49.0	65.0	23.0			47.0	48.0	60.0	40.0			50.0	25.0	25.0	$14,447
Danville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	23 School St.	Danville	03819	Rockingham County	Timberlane Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 382-5554	285	26	10.9	9.5%	258 (90.5%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	64.4	74^th of 234 public elementary schools	68.4%		62.4	77^th of 237 public elementary schools	67.5%	3	63.0	61.0	46.0			57.0	57.0	61.0	62.0			60.0	35.0	35.0	$18,886
North Salem Elementary School	Public	K-5	140 Zion Hill Rd.	Salem	03079	Rockingham County	Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 893-7062	366	25	14.4	7.4%	322 (88.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.0%)	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	67.4	68^th of 234 public elementary schools	70.9%		64.2	70^th of 237 public elementary schools	70.5%	2	82.0	69.0	43.0			64.0	71.0	50.0	60.0			60.0	34.0	34.0	$16,501
Pollard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Main St.	Plaistow	03865	Rockingham County	Timberlane Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 382-7146	469	38	12.5	7.9%	385 (82.1%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (8.5%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.9%)	38.4	152^nd of 234 public elementary schools	35.0%		48.1	126^th of 237 public elementary schools	46.8%	26	60.0	22.0	30.0			37.0	45.0	34.0	61.0			47.0	38.0	38.0	$18,886
Sandown North Elementary School	Public	1-5	23 Stagecoach Rd.	Sandown	03873	Rockingham County	Timberlane Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 887-8505	331	28	11.8	5.4%	296 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.6%)	48.9	123^rd of 234 public elementary schools	47.4%		59.5	86^th of 237 public elementary schools	63.7%	37	40.0	56.0	40.0			45.0	36.0	55.0	63.0			51.0	41.0	41.0	$18,885
Memorial School	Public	3-5	31 W. Main St.	Newton	03858	Rockingham County	Sanborn Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 382-5251	276	26	10.7	6.2%	250 (90.6%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	51.5	118^th of 234 public elementary schools	49.6%		38	161^st of 237 public elementary schools	32.1%	43	70.0	57.0	41.0			55.0	52.0	43.0	48.0			47.0	34.0	34.0	$27,226
Windham Academy Public Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1 Industrial Drive	Windham	03087	Rockingham County	Windham Academy Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 236-7900	351	19	18.4	2.0%	315 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	69.7	59^th of 234 public elementary schools	74.8%		74.8	50^th of 237 public elementary schools	78.9%	9	66.0	79.0	41.0	67.0	71.0	64.0	57.0	69.0	64.0	56.0	86.0	65.0	35.0	35.0

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