Henry Wilson Elementary School

Summary:

Henry Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Manchester, New Hampshire, serving 434 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Manchester School District, which is ranked 157 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Henry Wilson Elementary School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New Hampshire, maintaining a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past decade. The school serves a racially diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic (38.94%) and White (31.34%) students, as well as a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 61.36% to 66.36% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, the school consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages, with only 11% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 52% statewide and 24% in the Manchester School District.

When compared to nearby elementary schools in the Manchester School District, such as Green Acres School, Henry Wilson Elementary School generally performs worse on academic measures. The persistent underperformance and disparities observed at Henry Wilson Elementary School suggest the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the root causes of the school's challenges and implement effective strategies to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public K-5

555 Cedar Street
Manchester, NH 03103-4899

(603) 624-6350

District: Manchester School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,106

Students who attend Henry Wilson Elementary School usually attend:

High:	Manchester Central High School
	Manchester School of Technology (High School)

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 434

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.9%

White:

31.3%

African American:

14.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Henry Wilson Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Henry Wilson Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.9%), White (31.3%), African American (14.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henry Wilson Elementary School is 11.7. 6 elementary schools in the Manchester School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Henry Wilson Elementary School employs 36.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henry Wilson Elementary School is $12,106. 11 elementary schools in the Manchester School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Henry Wilson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Manchester School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester School District 157^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Henry Wilson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Henry Wilson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	0.99	237^th	238	0.4%
2007	1.06	235^th	237	0.8%
2008	2.15	236^th	236	0.0%
2009	1.79	239^th	240	0.4%
2010	3.29	240^th	242	0.8%
2011	0.54	237^th	237	0.0%
2012	0.33	241^st	241	0.0%
2013	0.74	240^th	241	0.4%
2014	0.68	241^st	242	0.4%
2015	2.76	204^th	206	1.0%
2016	3.60	234^th	244	4.1%
2017	3.34	221^st	229	3.5%
2018	3.14	230^th	231	0.4%
2019	1.10	230^th	231	0.4%
2023	1.71	237^th	237	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Henry Wilson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	5.05	187^th	190	1.6%
2019	1.69	192^nd	192	0.0%
2022	3.60	187^th	187	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Henry Wilson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.83	194^th	195	0.5%
2019	2.21	194^th	195	0.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Henry Wilson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	23.72	15^th	19	21.1%
2023	19.81	18^th	18	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at Henry Wilson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	3.08	226^th	227	0.4%
2019	3.38	228^th	229	0.4%
2022	3.20	227^th	229	0.9%
2023	4.34	229^th	233	1.7%

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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 teacher
Saturday, August 22, 2020

The staff at Wilson School are very dedicated to fostering strong relationships with families and students, and helping students make personal growth. Staff care for students as if they were their own children. The students are the BEST part about Wilson and they are what make Wilson so great. Wilson has diversity, love, and the commitment to serving their students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Henry Wilson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	296	7	4	20	4	n/a	n/a	331
1992	295	7	3	30	7	n/a	n/a	342
1993	293	9	4	13	2	n/a	n/a	321
1994	271	4	9	26	15	n/a	n/a	325
1995	344	18	8	56	2	n/a	n/a	428
1996	344	18	8	56	2	n/a	n/a	428
1997	384	23	27	68	1	n/a	n/a	503
1998	387	15	16	65	5	n/a	n/a	488
1999	389	15	13	60	7	n/a	n/a	484
2000	451	6	9	46	1	n/a	n/a	513
2001	401	24	8	133	4	n/a	n/a	570
2002	352	33	12	123	1	n/a	n/a	521
2003	352	33	12	123	1	n/a	n/a	521
2004	323	33	13	131	5	n/a	n/a	505
2005	283	39	22	99	4	n/a	n/a	447
2006	232	48	25	131	7	n/a	n/a	443
2007	243	65	20	136	5	n/a	n/a	469
2008	217	60	27	137	4	n/a	n/a	445
2009	194	73	26	137	4	n/a	n/a	434
2010	194	65	18	139	5	0	0	421
2011	162	51	17	125	6	0	34	395
2012	179	48	14	125	3	0	34	403
2013	167	49	17	154	2	0	45	434
2014	190	37	18	178	1	0	46	470
2015	173	42	12	166	0	0	43	436
2016	176	55	16	178	0	1	42	468
2017	171	41	21	182	0	1	34	450
2018	152	45	20	189	2	0	36	444
2019	153	41	16	192	1	0	32	435
2020	146	46	18	190	1	0	39	440
2021	130	56	17	183	0	0	41	427
2022	141	63	16	168	0	1	47	436
2023	136	64	13	169	0	1	51	434

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 Henry Wilson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	331	14.0	23.6	35.6
1992	342	15.5	22.0	43.3
1993	321	14.0	22.9	53.3
1994	325	15.0	21.7	51.4
1995	428	18.3	23.4	43.7
1996	428	18.3	23.4	43.7
1997	503	19.0	26.5	47.3
1998	488	25.4	19.2	41.2
1999	484	24.0	20.2	38.8
2000	513	29.0	17.7	60.8
2001	570	28.0	20.4	58.2
2002	521	27.0	19.3	57
2003	521	27.0	19.3	57
2004	505	30.0	16.8	57.2
2005	447	27.0	16.6	56.8
2006	443	27.0	16.4	61.6
2007	469	27.0	17.4	63.1
2008	445	27.0	16.5	67.6
2009	434	27.0	16.1	85.9
2010	421	28.2	14.9	85.7
2011	395	31.2	12.6	88.6
2012	403	30.4	13.2	85.4
2013	434	26.3	16.5	86.6
2014	470	29.2	16.0	87
2015	436	28.0	15.5	88.3
2016	468	29.0	16.1	91.5
2017	450	28.1	16.0	88.4
2018	444	28.3	15.6	89.6
2019	435	29.2	14.8	84.8
2020	440	33.3	13.2	76.4
2021	427	36.5	11.6	61.4
2022	436	36.8	11.8	62.8
2023	434	36.8	11.7	66.4

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 Henry Wilson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	331	14.0	23.6	35.6
1992	342	15.5	22.0	43.3
1993	321	14.0	22.9	53.3
1994	325	15.0	21.7	51.4
1995	428	18.3	23.4	43.7
1996	428	18.3	23.4	43.7
1997	503	19.0	26.5	47.3
1998	488	25.4	19.2	41.2
1999	484	24.0	20.2	38.8
2000	513	29.0	17.7	60.8
2001	570	28.0	20.4	58.2
2002	521	27.0	19.3	57
2003	521	27.0	19.3	57
2004	505	30.0	16.8	57.2
2005	447	27.0	16.6	56.8
2006	443	27.0	16.4	61.6
2007	469	27.0	17.4	63.1
2008	445	27.0	16.5	67.6
2009	434	27.0	16.1	85.9
2010	421	28.2	14.9	85.7
2011	395	31.2	12.6	88.6
2012	403	30.4	13.2	85.4
2013	434	26.3	16.5	86.6
2014	470	29.2	16.0	87
2015	436	28.0	15.5	88.3
2016	468	29.0	16.1	91.5
2017	450	28.1	16.0	88.4
2018	444	28.3	15.6	89.6
2019	435	29.2	14.8	84.8
2020	440	33.3	13.2	76.4
2021	427	36.5	11.6	61.4
2022	436	36.8	11.8	62.8
2023	434	36.8	11.7	66.4

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 Henry Wilson Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,106

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Henry Wilson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 230^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 237^th of 237 Elementary schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Henry Wilson Elementary School)	11	11
3rd Grade Reading (Manchester School District)	25	22	3%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
5th Grade Reading (Henry Wilson Elementary School)	20	15	5%
5th Grade Reading (Manchester School District)	39	29	10%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
All Grades Reading (Henry Wilson Elementary School)	16	10	6%
All Grades Reading (Manchester School District)	34	28	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	435	434	0.2%
African American	41	64	56.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	16	13	18.8%
Hispanic	192	169	12%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	153	136	11.1%
Two or More Races	32	51	59.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.8%	66.4%	18.5%

Schools Near Henry Wilson 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 All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Henry Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-5	555 Cedar Street	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6350	434	37	11.7	66.4%	136 (31.3%)	64 (14.7%)	169 (38.9%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (11.8%)								(n/a)											$12,106
Beech Street School	Public	K-5	333 Beech St.	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6314	473	46	10.2	85.0%	137 (29.0%)	86 (18.2%)	189 (40.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (12.1%)	2.4	234^th of 234 public elementary schools	0.0%					(n/a)		17.0		10.0	11.0	14.0	12.0	13.0			$16,187
McDonough School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Lowell St.	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6373	446	42	10.6	62.1%	189 (42.4%)	44 (9.9%)	151 (33.9%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (11.9%)	8	227^th of 234 public elementary schools	3.0%		7.4	229^th of 237 public elementary schools	3.4%	2	20.0	33.0	13.0	21.0	22.0	22.0	24.0	23.0			$14,681
Bakersville School	Public	PK, KG-4	20 Elm St.	Manchester	03101	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6312	325	40	8.2	70.2%	111 (34.2%)	60 (18.5%)	118 (36.3%)	8 (2.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.0%)	2.9	233^rd of 234 public elementary schools	0.4%		7	230^th of 237 public elementary schools	3.0%	3	15.0	15.0		15.0	18.0	11.0		14.0			$19,681
Jewett School	Public	PK, KG-4	130 S. Jewett St.	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6336	453	34	13.5	38.6%	253 (55.8%)	23 (5.1%)	98 (21.6%)	28 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (11.3%)	13.4	209^th of 234 public elementary schools	10.7%		15.3	214^th of 237 public elementary schools	9.7%	5	35.0	26.0		30.0	33.0	23.0		27.0			$14,968
Smyth Road School	Public	PK, KG-5	245 Bruce Rd.	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6340	426	34	12.3	36.2%	270 (63.4%)	35 (8.2%)	68 (16.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.5%)	34.5	162^nd of 234 public elementary schools	30.8%		22.7	195^th of 237 public elementary schools	17.7%	33	48.0	43.0	45.0	46.0	43.0	31.0	50.0	42.0	23.0	23.0	$13,484
Weston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7 Michigan Avenue	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6347	483	39	12.5	42.9%	255 (52.8%)	68 (14.1%)	77 (15.9%)	29 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	49 (10.1%)	11.8	218^th of 234 public elementary schools	6.8%		10.8	224^th of 237 public elementary schools	5.5%	6	27.0	30.0	18.0	24.0	37.0	27.0	22.0	28.0	16.0	16.0	$14,094
Polaris Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	100 Coolidge Ave	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Polaris Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(603) 634-0034	120	10	12.2	30.8%	71 (59.2%)	8 (6.7%)	15 (12.5%)	9 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (14.2%)	41.5	145^th of 234 public elementary schools	38.0%		53.9	106^th of 237 public elementary schools	55.3%	39	33.0	46.0	22.0	33.0	52.0	31.0	72.0	54.0	44.0	44.0
Gossler Park School	Public	PK, KG-4	145 Parkside Ave	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6327	300	29	10.5	69.3%	135 (45.0%)	22 (7.3%)	89 (29.7%)	12 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (14.0%)	3.9	231^st of 234 public elementary schools	1.3%		9.3	228^th of 237 public elementary schools	3.8%	3	20.0	17.0		18.0	20.0	10.0		15.0			$12,653
Parker-Varney School	Public	PK, KG-4	223 James Pollack Dr.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 624-6338	396	32	12.3	53.3%	190 (48.0%)	55 (13.9%)	83 (21.0%)	13 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (13.9%)	7.5	228^th of 234 public elementary schools	2.6%		3.7	234^th of 237 public elementary schools	1.3%	6	14.0	21.0		18.0	29.0	26.0		27.0			$13,317

Frequently Asked Questions about Henry Wilson Elementary School

What district is Henry Wilson Elementary School in?

Manchester School District

What is the racial makeup of Henry Wilson Elementary School?

Students at Henry Wilson Elementary School are 39% Hispanic, 31% White, 15% African American, 12% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Henry Wilson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Henry Wilson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Manchester Central High School
High : Manchester School of Technology (High School)

How many students attend Henry Wilson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 434 students attended Henry Wilson Elementary School.

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