Henniker Community School

Summary:

Henniker Community School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the town of Henniker, New Hampshire, with around 400 students, the majority of whom are White. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally below the state averages in mathematics, reading, and science across all grade levels, and its statewide ranking has declined over the years, now placing it in the bottom quarter of elementary schools in the state.

Specifically, the school's overall proficiency rate in mathematics was 36% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average of 41%, and its reading proficiency rate was 38%, compared to the state's 53%. The school's performance is particularly low in 5th and 7th grade mathematics, where proficiency rates were only 16% and 21%, respectively. Additionally, the school's performance on state assessments is lower for male students and White students compared to their female and non-White peers. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ranking for male students was 139th out of 193 New Hampshire elementary schools, while the ranking for female students was 132nd out of 187 schools.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Sutton Central Elementary School, which consistently outperforms Henniker Community School on state assessments and has a higher statewide ranking, the differences in academic performance are concerning. The school's relatively low free and reduced-price lunch rates, ranging from 15.79% in 2020-2021 to 18.25% in 2022-2023, may indicate that it serves a more affluent population, which could contribute to the academic performance differences observed. However, further investigation would be needed to determine the specific factors driving the school's academic performance and ranking.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 51 Western Avenue
       Henniker, NH  03242-7390


(603) 428-3476

District: Henniker School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,493 Help


Students who attend Henniker Community School usually attend:

High:    John Stark Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
Hispanic:
2.8%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Henniker Community School ranks worse than 73.5% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.12. (See more...)
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Compare Details Henniker Community School ranks worse than 80% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henniker Community School is 11.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henniker Community School is $19,493.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henniker Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Henniker Community School 172nd of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Henniker Community School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Henniker Community School 104th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Henniker Community School in the ranking list.)

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Henniker School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Henniker School District 137th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Henniker Community School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Henniker Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.02 86th 238 63.9%
2007 61.15 98th 237 58.6%
2008 54.56 116th 236 50.8%
2009 60.61 100th 240 58.3%
2010 68.46 72nd 242 70.2%
2011 62.19 92nd 237 61.2%
2012 59.18 101st 241 58.1%
2013 57.09 108th 241 55.2%
2014 49.48 137th 242 43.4%
2015 75.21 40th 206 80.6%
2016 63.03 81st 244 66.8%
2017 49.33 127th 229 44.5%
2018 48.48 126th 231 45.5%
2019 54.28 110th 231 52.4%
2021 47.87 113th 211 46.4%
2022 44.29 130th 233 44.2%
2023 47.49 128th 237 46.0%
2024 32.12 172nd 234 26.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Henniker Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.73 13th 34 61.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Henniker Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.40 111th 190 41.6%
2019 55.42 87th 192 54.7%
2021 45.89 88th 160 45.0%
2022 46.48 102nd 187 45.5%
2023 47.94 101st 193 47.7%
2024 34.97 132nd 187 29.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Henniker Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.05 93rd 195 52.3%
2019 54.39 91st 195 53.3%
2021 50.83 81st 168 51.8%
2022 43.41 114th 194 41.2%
2023 45.47 115th 199 42.2%
2024 34.41 139th 193 28.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Henniker Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.05 127th 227 44.1%
2019 52.89 111th 229 51.5%
2021 43.23 125th 209 40.2%
2022 38.06 151st 229 34.1%
2023 44.42 135th 233 42.1%
2024 31.08 167th 228 26.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Henniker Community School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Henniker Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.69 40th 126 68.3%
2007 67.83 30th 125 76.0%
2008 77.07 19th 129 85.3%
2009 72.73 27th 127 78.7%
2010 73.25 27th 127 78.7%
2011 60.83 44th 128 65.6%
2012 69.32 30th 131 77.1%
2013 54.88 59th 131 55.0%
2014 58.32 53rd 132 59.8%
2015 82.99 12th 107 88.8%
2016 55.98 60th 134 55.2%
2017 54.69 59th 125 52.8%
2018 68.37 32nd 131 75.6%
2019 39.03 81st 128 36.7%
2021 67.87 30th 125 76.0%
2022 74.09 21st 130 83.8%
2023 43.94 72nd 134 46.3%
2024 22.24 104th 130 20.0%
See the entire list of New Hampshire Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Henniker Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.08 24th 52 53.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Henniker Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.94 35th 116 69.8%
2019 47.97 59th 114 48.2%
2021 68.11 25th 113 77.9%
2022 69.60 28th 115 75.7%
2023 52.93 51st 114 55.3%
2024 27.32 87th 110 20.9%
See the entire list of Best New Hampshire Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Henniker Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.52 24th 114 78.9%
2019 35.07 74th 113 34.5%
2021 65.07 32nd 116 72.4%
2022 75.15 16th 117 86.3%
2023 37.65 75th 117 35.9%
2024 25.73 89th 113 21.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Henniker Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.10 37th 129 71.3%
2019 38.79 77th 126 38.9%
2021 69.22 30th 123 75.6%
2022 70.29 24th 129 81.4%
2023 39.43 81st 132 38.6%
2024 19.38 106th 128 17.2%
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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.

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

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Enrollment information for Henniker Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 295 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1992 295 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1993 297 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1994 317 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1995 361 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1996 361 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1997 583 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1998 589 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1999 612 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2000 598 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2001 603 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2002 558 0 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 568
2003 558 0 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 568
2004 532 3 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2005 479 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2006 468 4 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2007 441 4 6 3 0 n/a n/a 2 456
2008 414 3 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2009 420 3 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2010 384 1 6 7 0 0 19 0 417
2011 383 1 5 7 0 0 14 0 410
2012 384 4 3 8 0 0 13 0 412
2013 381 0 3 9 0 0 14 0 407
2014 389 0 0 12 0 0 17 0 418
2015 371 0 0 16 0 0 20 0 407
2016 351 0 0 15 0 0 24 0 390
2017 366 3 0 12 0 0 21 0 402
2018 369 2 0 11 0 0 25 0 407
2019 366 0 0 16 0 0 24 0 406
2020 378 0 3 18 0 0 23 0 422
2021 348 0 1 17 0 0 14 0 380
2022 363 4 2 15 0 0 13 0 397
2023 372 4 2 11 1 0 10 0 400

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 Henniker Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 300 19.5 15.3 3.3
1992 299 18.5 16.1 5.4
1993 298 17.5 17.0 3.4
1994 319 18.5 17.2 5.3
1995 363 23.7 15.3 6.6
1996 363 23.7 15.3 6.6
1997 589 41.0 14.4 5.4
1998 594 47.5 12.5 4.5
1999 615 44.3 13.9 5.2
2000 601 47.8 12.6 9
2001 610 42.1 14.5 9.3
2002 568 45.4 12.5 9.2
2003 568 45.4 12.5 9.2
2004 540 47.2 11.4 7.8
2005 488 46.2 10.6 9.8
2006 481 44.0 10.9 10.6
2007 456 43.1 10.6 12.6
2008 428 43.2 9.9 11.4
2009 439 45.1 9.7 16.4
2010 417 44.6 9.3 19.4
2011 410 40.4 10.1 23.9
2012 412 39.1 10.5 20.6
2013 407 38.9 10.4 23.3
2014 418 39.1 10.6 26.1
2015 407 39.0 10.4 28
2016 390 40.0 9.7 25.9
2017 402 36.1 11.1 27.6
2018 407 36.1 11.2 26.8
2019 406 28.6 14.1 24.1
2020 422 36.0 11.7 20.9
2021 380 39.5 9.6 15.8
2022 397 37.0 10.7 16.1
2023 400 36.0 11.1 18.3

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 Henniker Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 300 19.5 15.3 3.3
1992 299 18.5 16.1 5.4
1993 298 17.5 17.0 3.4
1994 319 18.5 17.2 5.3
1995 363 23.7 15.3 6.6
1996 363 23.7 15.3 6.6
1997 589 41.0 14.4 5.4
1998 594 47.5 12.5 4.5
1999 615 44.3 13.9 5.2
2000 601 47.8 12.6 9
2001 610 42.1 14.5 9.3
2002 568 45.4 12.5 9.2
2003 568 45.4 12.5 9.2
2004 540 47.2 11.4 7.8
2005 488 46.2 10.6 9.8
2006 481 44.0 10.9 10.6
2007 456 43.1 10.6 12.6
2008 428 43.2 9.9 11.4
2009 439 45.1 9.7 16.4
2010 417 44.6 9.3 19.4
2011 410 40.4 10.1 23.9
2012 412 39.1 10.5 20.6
2013 407 38.9 10.4 23.3
2014 418 39.1 10.6 26.1
2015 407 39.0 10.4 28
2016 390 40.0 9.7 25.9
2017 402 36.1 11.1 27.6
2018 407 36.1 11.2 26.8
2019 406 28.6 14.1 24.1
2020 422 36.0 11.7 20.9
2021 380 39.5 9.6 15.8
2022 397 37.0 10.7 16.1
2023 400 36.0 11.1 18.3

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 Henniker Community School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $19,493

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Henniker Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 110th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 128th of 237 Elementary schools
 6.4%
Ranks 81st of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 72nd of 134 Middle schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henniker Community School)6155
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Henniker School District)6155
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Henniker Community School)6357
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Henniker School District)6357
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henniker Community School)5135
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Henniker School District)5035
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Henniker Community School)6247
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Henniker School District)6347
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Henniker Community School)4538
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Henniker School District)4438
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Henniker Community School)6857
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Henniker School District)6757
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Henniker Community School)4831
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Henniker School District)4731
 16%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Henniker Community School)3540
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Henniker School District)3540
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Henniker Community School)5055
 5%
   6th Grade Reading (Henniker School District)5055
 5%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Henniker Community School)4935
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Henniker School District)4835
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Henniker Community School)5954
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Henniker School District)5754
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Henniker Community School)4531
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Henniker School District)4531
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Henniker Community School)4856
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Henniker School District)4856
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Henniker Community School)3933
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Henniker School District)3933
 6%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Henniker Community School)4839
 9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Henniker School District)4839
 9%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Henniker Community School)5954
 5%
   All Grades Reading (Henniker School District)5954
 5%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Henniker Community School)4432
 12%
   All Grades Science (Henniker School District)4432
 12%
   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 Students406400
 1.5%
African American04
American Indian01
Asian02
Hispanic1611
 31.3%
Pacific Islander00
White366372
 1.6%
Two or More Races2410
 58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.1%18.3%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Henniker Community School

Students at Henniker Community School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Henniker Community School ranks 172nd of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended Henniker Community School.

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

High : John Stark Regional High 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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