Canaan Elementary School

Summary:

Canaan Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 225 students in grades PK-4 in the town of Canaan, New Hampshire, which is part of the Mascoma Valley Regional School District. While the school has some strengths, such as higher-than-average test scores and a low student-teacher ratio, it also faces challenges in terms of declining performance, subgroup disparities, and competition from higher-ranked nearby schools.

Canaan Elementary School stands out for having a significantly higher percentage of white students (over 90%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Mt. Lebanon School and Bernice A. Ray School, which have more diverse student populations. The school's test scores in mathematics and reading are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd grade. Additionally, Canaan Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9 to 11.2 students per teacher over the past few years.

However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from a high of 2nd in 2012-2013 to 125th in 2023-2024, suggesting that its performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. The school's performance on subgroup metrics, such as for female and male students, is also mixed. Furthermore, Canaan Elementary's performance is generally lower than that of higher-ranked nearby schools like Enfield Village School, Grantham Village School, and Bernice A. Ray School, which have higher test scores, lower free/reduced lunch rates, and better statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 31 School St.
       Canaan, NH  03741-0018


(603) 523-4312

District: Mascoma Valley Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
125th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,919 Help


Students who attend Canaan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Indian River School
High:    Mascoma Valley Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Two or more races:
6.2%
Hispanic:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Canaan Elementary School ranks worse than 53.4% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), two or more races (6.2%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canaan Elementary School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canaan Elementary School is $21,919.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Canaan Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Canaan Elementary School 125th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Canaan Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mascoma Valley Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mascoma Valley Regional School District 81st of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Canaan Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Canaan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.08 89th 238 62.6%
2007 68.86 70th 237 70.5%
2008 37.88 169th 236 28.4%
2009 56.44 111th 240 53.8%
2010 70.65 58th 242 76.0%
2011 85.05 15th 237 93.7%
2012 59.01 102nd 241 57.7%
2013 84.72 18th 241 92.5%
2014 91.23 2nd 242 99.2%
2015 45.16 122nd 206 40.8%
2018 66.87 67th 231 71.0%
2019 36.70 158th 231 31.6%
2021 65.65 65th 211 69.2%
2022 49.10 120th 233 48.5%
2023 35.86 165th 237 30.4%
2024 48.08 125th 234 46.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Canaan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.81 12th 52 76.9%
2023 48.15 32nd 70 54.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Canaan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.88 33rd 190 82.6%
2019 27.25 158th 192 17.7%
2021 51.11 82nd 160 48.8%
2022 43.81 110th 187 41.2%
2023 40.22 124th 193 35.8%
2024 56.65 76th 187 59.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Canaan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.72 70th 195 64.1%
2019 59.64 79th 195 59.5%
2021 77.11 30th 168 82.1%
2022 53.74 89th 194 54.1%
2023 31.30 148th 199 25.6%
2024 39.51 129th 193 33.2%
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Rank History for White students at Canaan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.27 69th 227 69.6%
2019 28.75 176th 229 23.1%
2021 62.19 75th 209 64.1%
2022 45.21 134th 229 41.5%
2023 35.88 162nd 233 30.5%
2024 45.56 133rd 228 41.7%
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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.

Canaan Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Canaan Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 431 431
1991 391 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1992 378 3 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 385
1993 383 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1994 389 1 6 2 2 n/a n/a 0 400
1995 379 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1996 379 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1997 356 0 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 365
1998 342 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1999 327 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2000 331 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2001 309 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2002 287 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 291
2003 287 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 291
2004 273 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 277
2005 281 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2006 298 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2007 299 2 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2008 285 3 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2009 281 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2010 279 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 284
2011 283 2 1 3 0 0 3 0 292
2012 266 1 2 3 1 0 6 0 279
2013 267 0 2 4 1 0 4 0 278
2014 252 1 3 2 0 0 6 0 264
2015 290 0 1 6 0 0 4 0 301
2016 288 0 1 2 0 0 5 0 296
2017 291 0 1 6 0 0 6 0 304
2018 274 0 0 5 0 0 9 0 288
2019 243 0 0 5 0 0 10 0 258
2020 221 0 1 3 1 0 11 0 237
2021 186 0 0 3 1 0 10 0 200
2022 204 0 1 3 0 0 15 0 223
2023 207 0 1 3 0 0 14 0 225

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 Canaan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 431 23.0 18.7 8.6
1991 394 22.4 17.5 11.4
1992 385 21.4 17.9 8.8
1993 388 20.0 19.4 5.9
1994 400 25.0 16.0 5.8
1995 383 22.0 17.4 16.4
1996 383 22.0 17.4 16.4
1997 365 24.5 14.9 24.4
1998 349 24.5 14.2 8
1999 330 21.5 15.3 16.4
2000 334 19.0 17.6 24
2001 312 22.5 13.9 24.4
2002 291 23.2 12.5 19.2
2003 291 23.2 12.5 19.2
2004 277 21.0 13.2 21.7
2005 285 22.0 13.0 23.2
2006 306 22.3 13.7 19.3
2007 308 22.2 13.9 18.8
2008 295 22.6 13.1 20.3
2009 288 23.6 12.2 29.2
2010 284 24.1 11.7 28.2
2011 292 24.9 11.7 28.4
2012 279 24.0 11.6 30.8
2013 278 24.0 11.5 30.2
2014 264 23.0 11.4 33.3
2015 301 23.0 13.0 41.5
2016 296 28.0 10.5 41.2
2017 304 29.0 10.4 41.4
2018 288 25.0 11.5 40.6
2019 258 26.0 9.9 45.3
2020 237 21.0 11.2 37.1
2021 200 22.0 9.0 39.5
2022 223 23.0 9.6 27.8
2023 225 20.0 11.2 32.9

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 Canaan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 431 23.0 18.7 8.6
1991 394 22.4 17.5 11.4
1992 385 21.4 17.9 8.8
1993 388 20.0 19.4 5.9
1994 400 25.0 16.0 5.8
1995 383 22.0 17.4 16.4
1996 383 22.0 17.4 16.4
1997 365 24.5 14.9 24.4
1998 349 24.5 14.2 8
1999 330 21.5 15.3 16.4
2000 334 19.0 17.6 24
2001 312 22.5 13.9 24.4
2002 291 23.2 12.5 19.2
2003 291 23.2 12.5 19.2
2004 277 21.0 13.2 21.7
2005 285 22.0 13.0 23.2
2006 306 22.3 13.7 19.3
2007 308 22.2 13.9 18.8
2008 295 22.6 13.1 20.3
2009 288 23.6 12.2 29.2
2010 284 24.1 11.7 28.2
2011 292 24.9 11.7 28.4
2012 279 24.0 11.6 30.8
2013 278 24.0 11.5 30.2
2014 264 23.0 11.4 33.3
2015 301 23.0 13.0 41.5
2016 296 28.0 10.5 41.2
2017 304 29.0 10.4 41.4
2018 288 25.0 11.5 40.6
2019 258 26.0 9.9 45.3
2020 237 21.0 11.2 37.1
2021 200 22.0 9.0 39.5
2022 223 23.0 9.6 27.8
2023 225 20.0 11.2 32.9

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 Canaan Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $21,919

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Canaan Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 158th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 165th of 237 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Canaan Elementary School)4162
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mascoma Valley Regional School District)5577
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Canaan Elementary School)4735
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mascoma Valley Regional School District)5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Canaan Elementary School)5441
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mascoma Valley Regional School District)5758
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Canaan Elementary School)5032
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Mascoma Valley Regional School District)5346
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
All Grades Mathematics (Canaan Elementary School)4951
 2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Mascoma Valley Regional School District)4240
 2%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Canaan Elementary School)4934
 15%
   All Grades Reading (Mascoma Valley Regional School District)5145
 6%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students258225
 12.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White243207
 14.8%
Two or More Races1014
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.3%32.9%
 12.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Canaan Elementary School

Students at Canaan Elementary School are 92% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Canaan Elementary School ranks 125th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 225 students attended Canaan Elementary School.

Students who attend Canaan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Indian River School
High : Mascoma Valley 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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