Is Sutton Central Elementary School a good school?

Sutton Central Elementary School ranks 54 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sutton Central Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 86 students attended Sutton Central Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sutton Central Elementary School?

Students at Sutton Central Elementary School are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Sutton Central Elementary School attend?

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

Sutton Central Elementary School

Summary:

Sutton Central Elementary School is a small public school serving grades K-5 in the Kearsarge Regional School District in Bradford, New Hampshire. With just 85 students and a low student-teacher ratio, this school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance.

Sutton Central Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in mathematics and reading assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 58% of students were proficient or better in math, compared to 44% for the district and 41% for the state. In reading, 76% of students were proficient or better, compared to 60% for the district and 53% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grade. Sutton Central also ranks in the top 25% of New Hampshire elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Sutton Central's academic excellence is impressive, the school's student body is predominantly white, with very low representation of other racial and ethnic groups. This lack of diversity may be a concern, as it could limit students' exposure to different perspectives and experiences. However, the school's strong performance, especially in math and reading, suggests it has effective teaching practices that could potentially benefit other schools in the region, such as Webster Elementary School, Lempster Community School, and Henniker Community School.

Detail:

Public K-5

28 Newbury Road
Bradford, NH 03221-9309

(603) 927-4215

District: Kearsarge Regional School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,996

Students who attend Sutton Central Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 86

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sutton Central Elementary School ranks better than 76.9% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Kearsarge Regional School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), two or more races (2.3%), American Indian (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sutton Central Elementary School is 8.6. 2 elementary schools in the Kearsarge Regional School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sutton Central Elementary School employs 10 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sutton Central Elementary School is $23,996, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Kearsarge Regional School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sutton Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sutton Central Elementary School 54^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Sutton Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

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 Sutton Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sutton Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	50.16	126^th	238	47.1%
2007	50.04	127^th	237	46.4%
2008	58.63	102^nd	236	56.8%
2009	70.15	66^th	240	72.5%
2010	35.09	178^th	242	26.4%
2011	85.32	13^th	237	94.5%
2012	48.27	136^th	241	43.6%
2013	50.87	134^th	241	44.4%
2014	52.70	124^th	242	48.8%
2015	68.07	58^th	206	71.8%
2016	63.16	80^th	244	67.2%
2017	58.02	93^rd	229	59.4%
2018	63.94	78^th	231	66.2%
2019	54.29	109^th	231	52.8%
2021	49.72	108^th	211	48.8%
2022	76.84	38^th	233	83.7%
2023	75.01	48^th	237	79.7%
2024	71.20	54^th	234	76.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Sutton Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.67	77^th	160	51.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Sutton Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	56.30	82^nd	195	57.9%
2019	71.65	43^rd	195	77.9%
2023	66.40	60^th	199	69.8%

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Rank History for White students at Sutton Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	62.05	76^th	227	66.5%
2019	55.24	106^th	229	53.7%
2021	48.71	113^th	209	45.9%
2022	76.89	37^th	229	83.8%
2023	77.57	40^th	233	82.8%
2024	71.69	51^st	228	77.6%

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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 Sutton Central Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	64	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	64
1992	72	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	73
1993	77	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	78
1994	86	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	88
1995	84	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	85
1996	84	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	85
1997	85	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	87
1998	83	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	86
1999	73	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	75
2000	76	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	79
2001	81	0	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	87
2002	90	0	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	97
2003	90	0	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	97
2004	102	0	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	108
2005	102	1	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	110
2006	97	1	1	1	8	n/a	n/a	108
2007	99	1	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	103
2008	92	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	97
2009	81	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
2010	84	0	1	0	0	0	3	88
2011	75	1	2	1	1	1	0	81
2012	76	0	6	0	0	0	2	84
2013	62	0	26	0	0	0	1	89
2014	88	0	0	0	3	0	0	91
2015	99	0	0	0	3	0	0	102
2016	97	0	1	0	3	0	0	101
2017	89	0	0	0	3	0	0	92
2018	98	0	0	0	3	0	0	101
2019	91	0	1	0	2	0	1	95
2020	84	0	0	0	1	0	1	86
2021	87	0	0	0	0	0	1	88
2022	78	0	0	0	0	1	2	81
2023	79	0	0	0	0	3	3	85
2024	81	0	0	1	1	1	2	86

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sutton Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	64	7.0	9.1	6.3
1992	73	7.0	10.4	11
1993	78	10.0	7.8	7.7
1994	88	11.0	8.0	9.1
1995	85	5.0	17.0	9.4
1996	85	5.0	17.0	9.4
1997	87	6.2	14.0	8
1998	86	5.0	17.2	4.7
1999	75	5.0	15.0	6.7
2000	79	5.0	15.8	15.2
2001	87	6.6	13.2	9.2
2002	97	8.1	12.0	9.3
2003	97	8.1	12.0	9.3
2004	108	8.5	12.7	11.1
2005	110	7.8	14.1	17.3
2006	108	8.0	13.5	15.7
2007	103	7.3	14.1	10.7
2008	97	8.6	11.3	13.4
2009	83	9.8	8.5	18.1
2010	88	7.8	11.2	19.3
2011	81	9.5	8.5	14.8
2012	84	8.9	9.4	20.2
2013	89	8.3	10.7	25.8
2014	91	10.0	9.1	24.2
2015	102	9.0	11.3	33.3
2016	101	10.0	10.1	25.7
2017	92	10.3	8.9	25
2018	101	9.5	10.6	27.7
2019	95	9.5	10.0	31.6
2020	86	10.8	7.9	16.3
2021	88	11.5	7.6	14.8
2022	81	10.5	7.7	19.8
2023	85	8.5	10.0	16.5
2024	86	10.0	8.6	16.3

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 Sutton Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	64	7.0	9.1	6.3
1992	73	7.0	10.4	11
1993	78	10.0	7.8	7.7
1994	88	11.0	8.0	9.1
1995	85	5.0	17.0	9.4
1996	85	5.0	17.0	9.4
1997	87	6.2	14.0	8
1998	86	5.0	17.2	4.7
1999	75	5.0	15.0	6.7
2000	79	5.0	15.8	15.2
2001	87	6.6	13.2	9.2
2002	97	8.1	12.0	9.3
2003	97	8.1	12.0	9.3
2004	108	8.5	12.7	11.1
2005	110	7.8	14.1	17.3
2006	108	8.0	13.5	15.7
2007	103	7.3	14.1	10.7
2008	97	8.6	11.3	13.4
2009	83	9.8	8.5	18.1
2010	88	7.8	11.2	19.3
2011	81	9.5	8.5	14.8
2012	84	8.9	9.4	20.2
2013	89	8.3	10.7	25.8
2014	91	10.0	9.1	24.2
2015	102	9.0	11.3	33.3
2016	101	10.0	10.1	25.7
2017	92	10.3	8.9	25
2018	101	9.5	10.6	27.7
2019	95	9.5	10.0	31.6
2020	86	10.8	7.9	16.3
2021	88	11.5	7.6	14.8
2022	81	10.5	7.7	19.8
2023	85	8.5	10.0	16.5
2024	86	10.0	8.6	16.3

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 Sutton Central Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$23,996

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sutton Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 109^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 48^th of 237 Elementary schools	26.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sutton Central Elementary School)	44	93	49%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kearsarge Regional School District)	63	61	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sutton Central Elementary School)	22	60	38%
3rd Grade Reading (Kearsarge Regional School District)	60	61	1%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sutton Central Elementary School)	44	58	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kearsarge Regional School District)	62	59	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Sutton Central Elementary School)	56	67	11%
4th Grade Reading (Kearsarge Regional School District)	68	63	5%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sutton Central Elementary School)	62	44	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kearsarge Regional School District)	48	37	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Sutton Central Elementary School)	81	56	25%
5th Grade Reading (Kearsarge Regional School District)	65	57	8%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Sutton Central Elementary School)	67	50	17%
5th Grade Science (Kearsarge Regional School District)	52	43	9%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Sutton Central Elementary School)	51	65	14%
All Grades Mathematics (Kearsarge Regional School District)	60	41	19%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Sutton Central Elementary School)	54	60	6%
All Grades Reading (Kearsarge Regional School District)	63	59	4%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Sutton Central Elementary School)	67	50	17%
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	95	85	10.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	91	79	13.2%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.6%	16.5%	15.1%

Schools Near Sutton Central 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
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	86	10	8.6	16.3%	81 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.3%)	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
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)
Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School at New London	Public	K-5	64 Cougar Ct	New London	03257	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 526-4737	337	30	11.2	8.6%	316 (93.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	80	37^th of 234 public elementary schools	84.2%		75.3	47^th of 237 public elementary schools	80.2%	10	63.0	53.0	56.0				57.0	65.0	72.0	80.0				72.0	58.0		58.0	$19,787
Kearsarge Regional Preschool New London	Public	PK	114 Cougar Ct.	New London	03257	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 526-8604	25	4	6.2	20.0%	21 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)	2 (8.0%)								(n/a)
Simonds Elementary School	Public	K-5	14 Church St.	Warner	03278	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 456-2241	130	18	7.1	19.2%	123 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	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
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
Andover Elementary School	Public	K-8	20 School St.	Andover	03216	Merrimack County	Andover School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 735-5494	192	19	10.1	25.5%	186 (96.9%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	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
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
Webster Elementary School	Public	K-5	936 Battle St.	Webster	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 648-2467	88	8	11.1	31.8%	86 (97.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	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

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