Is Simonds Elementary School a good school?

Simonds Elementary School ranks 86 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Simonds Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 157 students attended Simonds Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Simonds Elementary School?

Students at Simonds Elementary School are 96% White, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Simonds Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Simonds Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Kearsarge Regional Middle School High : Kearsarge Regional High School

Simonds Elementary School

Summary:

Simonds Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Warner, New Hampshire, serving grades K-5 with a student population of 157. The school is part of the Kearsarge Regional School District, which is ranked 66 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Simonds Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with students outperforming the district and state averages in mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 53% of Simonds students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 44% for the district and 41% for the state. The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.4 to 8.4 over the past 3 years, which is significantly lower than nearby schools like Sutton Central Elementary and Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford. Additionally, Simonds has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 20.24% to 22.45% over the past 3 years, which is lower than many of the nearby schools.

While Simonds Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, it currently ranks 86th out of 234 schools in New Hampshire, with a 3-star rating. The school's female and male students, as well as its white students, have consistently ranked in the top half of New Hampshire elementary schools in recent years. Compared to nearby schools, Simonds generally outperforms the Kearsarge Regional School District schools, but some other schools like Boscawen Elementary and Salisbury Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

14 Church St.
Warner, NH 03278-0250

(603) 456-2241

District: Kearsarge Regional School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,851

Students who attend Simonds Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kearsarge Regional Middle School
High:	Kearsarge Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 157

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Asian:

1.3%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Simonds Elementary School ranks better than 63.2% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Kearsarge Regional School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), Asian (1.3%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Simonds Elementary School is 8, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Kearsarge Regional School District! (See more...)

Compare Simonds Elementary School employs 19.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Simonds Elementary School is $24,851, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Kearsarge Regional School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Simonds Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Simonds Elementary School 86^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Simonds Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Kearsarge Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kearsarge Regional School District 66^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Simonds Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Simonds Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	67.20	72^nd	238	69.7%
2007	75.69	45^th	237	81.0%
2008	84.64	19^th	236	91.9%
2009	67.99	72^nd	240	70.0%
2010	47.58	141^st	242	41.7%
2011	52.41	129^th	237	45.6%
2012	42.55	154^th	241	36.1%
2013	45.09	164^th	241	32.0%
2014	34.18	187^th	242	22.7%
2015	54.23	98^th	206	52.4%
2016	81.94	27^th	244	88.9%
2017	63.01	83^rd	229	63.8%
2018	69.42	61^st	231	73.6%
2019	48.56	127^th	231	45.0%
2021	60.93	78^th	211	63.0%
2022	56.05	100^th	233	57.1%
2023	48.72	122^nd	237	48.5%
2024	59.91	86^th	234	63.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Simonds Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	55.60	94^th	190	50.5%
2019	49.06	100^th	192	47.9%
2022	55.38	82^nd	187	56.1%
2023	47.44	103^rd	193	46.6%
2024	55.70	82^nd	187	56.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Simonds Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2019	43.61	111^th	195	43.1%
2022	45.18	112^th	194	42.3%
2023	47.91	109^th	199	45.2%
2024	61.12	78^th	193	59.6%

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Rank History for White students at Simonds Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	67.87	59^th	227	74.0%
2019	50.12	126^th	229	45.0%
2021	62.35	74^th	209	64.6%
2022	55.26	101^st	229	55.9%
2023	49.10	118^th	233	49.4%
2024	59.26	91^st	228	60.1%

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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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by a parent
Saturday, August 16, 2014

Wonderful small school where everyone knows everyone. No children fall through the cracks and the motto is work hard, get smart. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Simonds Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	204	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	204
1992	199	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	199
1993	196	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	196
1994	201	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	203
1995	214	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	215
1996	214	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	215
1997	209	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	210
1998	214	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	215
1999	218	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	219
2000	199	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	200
2001	182	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	186
2002	162	0	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	169
2003	162	0	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	169
2004	176	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	180
2005	178	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	184
2006	173	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	179
2007	145	3	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	156
2008	142	3	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	150
2009	154	2	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	163
2010	147	0	0	4	0	0	3	154
2011	162	0	0	1	0	0	0	163
2012	158	0	1	3	0	0	1	163
2013	155	1	1	3	0	0	1	161
2014	130	1	1	2	0	0	7	141
2015	147	4	2	2	0	0	2	157
2016	144	4	2	0	0	0	6	156
2017	164	2	2	0	0	0	4	172
2018	155	2	1	1	0	0	3	162
2019	151	2	1	3	0	1	4	162
2020	161	1	1	1	0	0	3	167
2021	143	1	0	1	0	0	2	147
2022	165	0	1	1	0	0	1	168
2023	150	0	2	2	1	0	2	157

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 Simonds Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	204	12.0	17.0	8.3
1992	199	16.5	12.0	8.5
1993	196	15.1	13.0	14.3
1994	203	14.5	14.0	16.3
1995	215	14.9	14.4	10.2
1996	215	14.9	14.4	10.2
1997	210	16.9	12.4	8.6
1998	215	14.0	15.4	13.5
1999	219	15.5	14.1	13.7
2000	200	15.5	12.9	18.5
2001	186	15.5	12.0	25.3
2002	169	16.0	10.6	20.1
2003	169	16.0	10.6	20.1
2004	180	16.0	11.3	17.8
2005	184	14.8	12.4	17.4
2006	179	14.6	12.3	17.9
2007	156	14.4	10.8	16
2008	150	16.4	9.1	12
2009	163	18.2	9.0	17.2
2010	154	14.4	10.6	16.9
2011	163	16.0	10.1	27
2012	163	14.4	11.3	27
2013	161	14.6	11.0	24.8
2014	141	16.8	8.3	30.5
2015	157	14.0	11.2	28.7
2016	156	16.0	9.7	25.6
2017	172	15.6	11.0	30.2
2018	162	16.4	9.8	29.6
2019	162	17.6	9.2	31.5
2020	167	19.8	8.4	26.3
2021	147	19.7	7.4	22.4
2022	168	19.8	8.4	20.2
2023	157	19.5	8.0	21

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 Simonds Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	204	12.0	17.0	8.3
1992	199	16.5	12.0	8.5
1993	196	15.1	13.0	14.3
1994	203	14.5	14.0	16.3
1995	215	14.9	14.4	10.2
1996	215	14.9	14.4	10.2
1997	210	16.9	12.4	8.6
1998	215	14.0	15.4	13.5
1999	219	15.5	14.1	13.7
2000	200	15.5	12.9	18.5
2001	186	15.5	12.0	25.3
2002	169	16.0	10.6	20.1
2003	169	16.0	10.6	20.1
2004	180	16.0	11.3	17.8
2005	184	14.8	12.4	17.4
2006	179	14.6	12.3	17.9
2007	156	14.4	10.8	16
2008	150	16.4	9.1	12
2009	163	18.2	9.0	17.2
2010	154	14.4	10.6	16.9
2011	163	16.0	10.1	27
2012	163	14.4	11.3	27
2013	161	14.6	11.0	24.8
2014	141	16.8	8.3	30.5
2015	157	14.0	11.2	28.7
2016	156	16.0	9.7	25.6
2017	172	15.6	11.0	30.2
2018	162	16.4	9.8	29.6
2019	162	17.6	9.2	31.5
2020	167	19.8	8.4	26.3
2021	147	19.7	7.4	22.4
2022	168	19.8	8.4	20.2
2023	157	19.5	8.0	21

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 Simonds Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$24,851

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Simonds Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 127^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 122^nd of 237 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Simonds Elementary School)	70	59	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kearsarge Regional School District)	63	61	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Simonds Elementary School)	57	59	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Kearsarge Regional School District)	60	61	1%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Simonds Elementary School)	49	43	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kearsarge Regional School District)	62	59	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Simonds Elementary School)	51	61	10%
4th Grade Reading (Kearsarge Regional School District)	68	63	5%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Simonds Elementary School)	35	32	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kearsarge Regional School District)	48	37	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Simonds Elementary School)	55	43	12%
5th Grade Reading (Kearsarge Regional School District)	65	57	8%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Simonds Elementary School)	40	27	13%
5th Grade Science (Kearsarge Regional School District)	52	43	9%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Simonds Elementary School)	51	44	7%
All Grades Mathematics (Kearsarge Regional School District)	60	41	19%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Simonds Elementary School)	54	53	1%
All Grades Reading (Kearsarge Regional School District)	63	59	4%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Simonds Elementary School)	40	27	13%
All Grades Science (Kearsarge Regional School District)	43	37	6%
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	162	157	3.1%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	151	150	0.7%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.5%	21%	10.5%

Schools Near Simonds Elementary 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
Simonds Elementary School	Public	K-5	14 Church St.	Warner	03278	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 456-2241	157	20	8.0	21.0%	150 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	59.9	86^th of 234 public elementary schools	63.2%		48.7	122^nd of 237 public elementary schools	48.5%	36	85.0	36.0	36.0				53.0	56.0	59.0	55.0				57.0	50.0		50.0	$24,851
Webster Elementary School	Public	K-5	936 Battle St.	Webster	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 648-2467	84	8	10.6	29.8%	81 (96.4%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	50.3	121^st of 234 public elementary schools	48.3%		40.1	155^th of 237 public elementary schools	34.6%	34	40.0	33.0	58.0				42.0	33.0	44.0	83.0				51.0	50.0		50.0	$17,212
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	169	17	10.0	25.4%	162 (95.9%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	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
Henniker Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	51 Western Avenue	Henniker	03242	Merrimack County	Henniker School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 428-3476	400	36	11.1	18.3%	372 (93.0%)	4 (1.0%)	11 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	32.1	172^nd of 234 public elementary schools	26.5%		47.5	128^th of 237 public elementary schools	46.0%	44	52.0	52.0	16.0	41.0	21.0	26.0	36.0	46.0	39.0	29.0	51.0	36.0	20.0	38.0	13.0	17.0	15.0	$19,493
Sutton Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	28 Newbury Road	Bradford	03221	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 927-4215	85	9	10.0	16.5%	79 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	3 (3.5%)	71.2	54^th of 234 public elementary schools	76.9%		75	48^th of 237 public elementary schools	79.7%	6	64.0	80.0	31.0				58.0	79.0	80.0	69.0				76.0	31.0		31.0	$23,996
Salisbury Elementary School	Public	K-5	6 Whittemore Rd.	Salisbury	03268	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 648-2206	62	8	7.8	14.5%	60 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	61.1	82^nd of 234 public elementary schools	65.0%		51.7	116^th of 237 public elementary schools	51.1%	34		46.0	50.0				59.0		54.0	83.0				71.0	33.0		33.0	$22,333
Harold Martin School	Public	PK, KG-3	271 Main St.	Hopkinton	03229	Merrimack County	Hopkinton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 746-3473	281	24	11.6	8.5%	255 (90.7%)	3 (1.1%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.3%)								(n/a)	49.0						49.0	51.0						51.0				$19,820
Boscawen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 BEST Ave.	Boscawen	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 753-6512	235	22	10.6	33.6%	209 (88.9%)	4 (1.7%)	13 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	55.6	104^th of 234 public elementary schools	55.6%		59.9	84^th of 237 public elementary schools	64.6%	20	86.0	68.0	32.0				62.0	55.0	65.0	39.0				54.0	23.0		23.0	$18,227
Andover Elementary School	Public	K-8	20 School St.	Andover	03216	Merrimack County	Andover School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 735-5494	185	19	9.7	31.9%	179 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	36.2	157^th of 234 public elementary schools	32.9%		41.5	150^th of 237 public elementary schools	36.7%	7	17.0	47.0	50.0	21.0	25.0	29.0	32.0	28.0	32.0	64.0	47.0	58.0	61.0	50.0	45.0	36.0	40.0	$18,479
Penacook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	60 Village St.	Penacook	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 753-4891	330	28	11.9	37.6%	284 (86.1%)	8 (2.4%)	16 (4.8%)	14 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	14.9	205^th of 234 public elementary schools	12.4%		16.7	211^th of 237 public elementary schools	11.0%	6	43.0	24.0	17.0				28.0	29.0	30.0	36.0				32.0				$17,138

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