Sandwich Central School

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Sandwich Central School ranks 46 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sandwich Central School is a small public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the town of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire. With just 75 students, this school stands out for its consistently high academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and unique demographic makeup compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Sandwich Central School consistently outperforms both the Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District and the state of New Hampshire. In the 2023-2024 school year, 66% of Sandwich Central students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to just 45% for the district and 41% for the state. In Reading, 61% of Sandwich Central students were proficient or better, versus 55% for the district and 53% for the state. This academic excellence is likely aided by the school's very low student-teacher ratio, which has ranged from 6.8 to 10.1 over the past three years - lower than nearby schools like Inter-Lakes Elementary and Campton Elementary.

Another key differentiator for Sandwich Central School is its student demographics. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the surrounding area and the state average. In 2022-2023, 94.67% of Sandwich Central's students were white, versus 92.27% at Inter-Lakes Elementary and 88.11% at Plymouth Elementary. Additionally, Sandwich Central has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 18.67%, compared to 34.16% at Inter-Lakes Elementary and 36.43% at Campton Elementary. These demographic factors may contribute to the school's academic success.

Detail:

Public K-6

28 Squam Lake Rd.
Center Sandwich, NH 03227-9717

(603) 284-7712

District: Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,444

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 75

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Asian:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sandwich Central School ranks better than 80.3% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), Hispanic (4%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sandwich Central School is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare Sandwich Central School employs 7.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandwich Central School is $24,444.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sandwich Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandwich Central School 46^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Sandwich Central School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District 65^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sandwich Central School

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Rank History for all students at Sandwich Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	78.00	47^th	238	80.3%
2007	89.20	10^th	237	95.8%
2008	89.53	7^th	236	97.0%
2010	37.83	172^nd	242	28.9%
2011	39.72	163^rd	237	31.2%
2012	86.99	10^th	241	95.9%
2013	73.34	50^th	241	79.3%
2014	73.37	45^th	242	81.4%
2015	74.27	44^th	206	78.6%
2016	50.99	134^th	244	45.1%
2017	79.57	33^rd	229	85.6%
2019	70.93	53^rd	231	77.1%
2021	95.00	7^th	211	96.7%
2022	73.43	50^th	233	78.5%
2024	74.39	46^th	234	80.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Sandwich Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	59.67	78^th	195	60.0%

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Rank History for White students at Sandwich Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2019	71.05	53^rd	229	76.9%
2021	94.72	9^th	209	95.7%
2022	72.41	50^th	229	78.2%
2024	73.89	45^th	228	80.3%

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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 Sandwich Central School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	95	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	95
1992	107	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	107
1993	115	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	115
1994	130	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	130
1995	114	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	117
1996	114	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	117
1997	111	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	114
1998	106	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
1999	106	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	107
2000	98	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	100
2001	102	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	104
2002	87	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	90
2003	87	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	90
2004	86	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	91
2005	78	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	79
2006	74	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	74
2007	64	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	64
2008	61	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	62
2009	69	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	71
2010	72	0	1	2	4	0	0	79
2011	72	0	0	2	0	0	2	76
2012	66	0	0	1	0	0	2	69
2013	59	0	0	0	0	0	1	60
2014	67	0	0	0	0	0	0	67
2015	67	0	0	0	0	0	0	67
2016	80	0	0	0	0	0	0	80
2017	72	0	0	0	0	0	0	72
2018	68	0	0	0	0	0	0	68
2019	77	0	0	1	0	0	0	78
2020	74	1	0	2	0	0	0	77
2021	61	0	0	1	0	0	0	62
2022	75	0	0	1	0	0	0	76
2023	71	0	1	3	0	0	0	75

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 Sandwich Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	95	5.5	17.2	7.4
1992	107	7.5	14.2	6.5
1993	115	6.5	17.7	7.8
1994	130	7.5	17.3	14.6
1995	117	8.3	14.1	10.3
1996	117	8.3	14.1	10.3
1997	114	8.5	13.4	18.4
1998	108	7.5	14.4	8.3
1999	107	6.9	15.5	11.2
2000	100	7.7	13.0	10
2001	104	6.9	15.1	5.8
2002	90	8.6	10.5	10
2003	90	8.6	10.5	10
2004	91	6.9	13.2	8.8
2005	79	8.3	9.5	10.1
2006	74	8.1	9.1	8.1
2007	64	6.1	10.5	9.4
2008	62	6.1	10.2	9.7
2009	71	6.3	11.3	16.9
2010	79	7.4	10.6	16.5
2011	76	8.4	9.0	25
2012	69	8.4	8.2	29
2013	60	7.4	8.1	25
2014	67	6.2	10.8	20.9
2015	67	6.0	11.1	25.4
2016	80	8.0	10.0	23.8
2017	72	7.1	10.1	20.8
2018	68	7.2	9.4	17.6
2019	78	7.4	10.5	21.8
2020	77	8.4	9.1	20.8
2021	62	9.0	6.8	14.5
2022	76	8.4	9.0	10.5
2023	75	7.4	10.1	18.7

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 Sandwich Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	95	5.5	17.2	7.4
1992	107	7.5	14.2	6.5
1993	115	6.5	17.7	7.8
1994	130	7.5	17.3	14.6
1995	117	8.3	14.1	10.3
1996	117	8.3	14.1	10.3
1997	114	8.5	13.4	18.4
1998	108	7.5	14.4	8.3
1999	107	6.9	15.5	11.2
2000	100	7.7	13.0	10
2001	104	6.9	15.1	5.8
2002	90	8.6	10.5	10
2003	90	8.6	10.5	10
2004	91	6.9	13.2	8.8
2005	79	8.3	9.5	10.1
2006	74	8.1	9.1	8.1
2007	64	6.1	10.5	9.4
2008	62	6.1	10.2	9.7
2009	71	6.3	11.3	16.9
2010	79	7.4	10.6	16.5
2011	76	8.4	9.0	25
2012	69	8.4	8.2	29
2013	60	7.4	8.1	25
2014	67	6.2	10.8	20.9
2015	67	6.0	11.1	25.4
2016	80	8.0	10.0	23.8
2017	72	7.1	10.1	20.8
2018	68	7.2	9.4	17.6
2019	78	7.4	10.5	21.8
2020	77	8.4	9.1	20.8
2021	62	9.0	6.8	14.5
2022	76	8.4	9.0	10.5
2023	75	7.4	10.1	18.7

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 Sandwich Central School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$24,444

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandwich Central School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 53^rd of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 50^th of 233 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sandwich Central School)	82	75	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District)	63	53	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	51	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Sandwich Central School)	76	50	26%
3rd Grade Reading (Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District)	53	42	11%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	45	7%
All Grades Mathematics (Sandwich Central School)	72	66	6%
All Grades Mathematics (Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District)	55	44	11%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Sandwich Central School)	65	46	19%
All Grades Reading (Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District)	59	53	6%
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	78	75	3.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	77	71	7.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.8%	18.7%	3.1%

Schools Near Sandwich 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 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
Sandwich Central School	Public	K-6	28 Squam Lake Rd.	Center Sandwich	03227	Carroll County	Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 284-7712	75	7	10.1	18.7%	71 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74.4	46^th of 234 public elementary schools	80.3%					(n/a)	81.0		50.0				66.0	88.0		58.0				61.0	42.0		42.0	$24,444
Moultonborough Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	916 Whittier Hwy	Moultonborough	03254	Carroll County	Moultonborough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 476-5535	242	24	10.1	22.7%	229 (94.6%)	3 (1.2%)	6 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	62.9	79^th of 234 public elementary schools	66.2%		60.7	82^nd of 237 public elementary schools	65.4%	3	56.0	42.0	47.0				49.0	59.0	64.0	65.0				62.0	44.0		44.0
Kenneth A. Brett School	Public	K-8	881 Tamworth Rd.	Tamworth	03886	Carroll County	Tamworth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 323-7271	184	24	7.8	54.3%	167 (90.8%)	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.6%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	29	182^nd of 234 public elementary schools	22.2%		22.3	196^th of 237 public elementary schools	17.3%	14	43.0		27.0	10.0	27.0		23.0	21.0		55.0	30.0	25.0	25.0	33.0	55.0		32.0	$30,927
Holderness Central School	Public	K-8	19 School Rd.	Holderness	03245	Grafton County	Holderness School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 536-2538	152	20	7.7	16.4%	143 (94.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.3%)	70.3	58^th of 234 public elementary schools	75.2%		74.9	49^th of 237 public elementary schools	79.3%	9	10.0		93.0	54.0	69.0	53.0	56.0	50.0		79.0	69.0	85.0	69.0	70.0	71.0	59.0	65.0	$26,488
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
Campton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1110 NH Rte. 175	Campton	03223	Grafton County	Campton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 726-3931	280	29	9.7	36.4%	256 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	59.2	91^st of 234 public elementary schools	61.1%		65.7	66^th of 237 public elementary schools	72.2%	25	28.0	63.0	55.0	62.0	44.0	53.0	51.0	45.0	54.0	61.0	55.0	53.0	46.0	52.0	48.0	36.0	42.0	$20,857
Waterville Valley Elementary School	Public	K-8	1 Noon Peak Rd.	Waterville Valley	03215	Grafton County	Waterville Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 236-4700	51	7	7.5	7.8%	48 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.9%)								(n/a)							69.0							55.0			38.0	$46,875
Ashland Elementary School	Public	K-8	16 Education Dr.	Ashland	03217	Grafton County	Ashland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 968-7622	159	20	7.8	32.7%	154 (96.9%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	37.4	154^th of 234 public elementary schools	34.2%		44	141^st of 237 public elementary schools	40.5%	13	56.0	20.0	33.0	27.0	62.0	55.0	42.0	56.0	20.0	50.0	64.0	71.0	82.0	54.0	33.0	55.0	40.0	$21,807
Thornton Central School	Public	K-8	1886 NH Rte. 175	Thornton	03285	Grafton County	Thornton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 726-8904	185	23	8.0	25.4%	172 (93.0%)	2 (1.1%)	5 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	72.2	53^rd of 234 public elementary schools	77.4%		76.1	46^th of 237 public elementary schools	80.6%	7	79.0	79.0	46.0	37.0	78.0	75.0	61.0	58.0	71.0	50.0	70.0	83.0	67.0	66.0	58.0	75.0	64.0	$19,780
Plymouth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	43 Old Ward Brg. Rd.	Plymouth	03264	Grafton County	Plymouth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 536-1152	387	41	9.4	36.4%	341 (88.1%)	5 (1.3%)	16 (4.1%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.1%)	64.1	75^th of 234 public elementary schools	67.9%		53.1	109^th of 237 public elementary schools	54.0%	34	68.0	41.0	59.0	42.0	47.0	63.0	53.0	56.0	54.0	67.0	55.0	58.0	62.0	59.0	52.0	43.0	48.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Sandwich Central School

What is the racial makeup of Sandwich Central School?

Students at Sandwich Central School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Sandwich Central School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 75 students attended Sandwich Central School.

What district is Sandwich Central School in?

Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District

Is Sandwich Central School a good school?

Sandwich Central School ranks 46^th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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