Is Canaan Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Canaan Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 232 students attended Canaan Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Canaan Elementary School?

Students at Canaan Elementary School are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Canaan Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Canaan Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Indian River School High : Mascoma Valley Regional High School

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:
125^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,919

Students who attend Canaan Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 232

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Canaan Elementary School ranks worse than 53.4% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), two or more races (6.5%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canaan Elementary School is 11.6. (See more...)

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Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Mascoma Valley Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mascoma Valley Regional School District 81^st 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
2006	64.08	89^th	238	62.6%
2007	68.86	70^th	237	70.5%
2008	37.88	169^th	236	28.4%
2009	56.44	111^th	240	53.8%
2010	70.65	58^th	242	76.0%
2011	85.05	15^th	237	93.7%
2012	59.01	102^nd	241	57.7%
2013	84.72	18^th	241	92.5%
2014	91.23	2^nd	242	99.2%
2015	45.16	122^nd	206	40.8%
2018	66.87	67^th	231	71.0%
2019	36.70	158^th	231	31.6%
2021	65.65	65^th	211	69.2%
2022	49.10	120^th	233	48.5%
2023	35.86	165^th	237	30.4%
2024	48.08	125^th	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	12^th	52	76.9%
2023	48.15	32^nd	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
2018	73.88	33^rd	190	82.6%
2019	27.25	158^th	192	17.7%
2021	51.11	82^nd	160	48.8%
2022	43.81	110^th	187	41.2%
2023	40.22	124^th	193	35.8%
2024	56.65	76^th	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
2018	59.72	70^th	195	64.1%
2019	59.64	79^th	195	59.5%
2021	77.11	30^th	168	82.1%
2022	53.74	89^th	194	54.1%
2023	31.30	148^th	199	25.6%
2024	39.51	129^th	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
2018	64.27	69^th	227	69.6%
2019	28.75	176^th	229	23.1%
2021	62.19	75^th	209	64.1%
2022	45.21	134^th	229	41.5%
2023	35.88	162^nd	233	30.5%
2024	45.56	133^rd	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.

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
2024	210	1	0	5	1	0	15	0	232

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
2024	232	20.0	11.6	24.6

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
2024	232	20.0	11.6	24.6

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

Year	Total 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 158^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 165^th 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)	41	62	21%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mascoma Valley Regional School District)	55	77	22%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Canaan Elementary School)	47	35	12%
3rd Grade Reading (Mascoma Valley Regional School District)	52	46	6%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Canaan Elementary School)	54	41	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mascoma Valley Regional School District)	57	58	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Canaan Elementary School)	50	32	18%
4th Grade Reading (Mascoma Valley Regional School District)	53	46	7%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Canaan Elementary School)	49	51	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Mascoma Valley Regional School District)	42	40	2%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Canaan Elementary School)	49	34	15%
All Grades Reading (Mascoma Valley Regional School District)	51	45	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	258	225	12.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	243	207	14.8%
Two or More Races	10	14	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.3%	32.9%	12.5%

Schools Near Canaan 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
Canaan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	31 School St.	Canaan	03741	Grafton County	Mascoma Valley Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 523-4312	232	20	11.6	24.6%	210 (90.5%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.5%)	48.1	125^th of 234 public elementary schools	46.6%		35.9	165^th of 237 public elementary schools	30.4%	40	67.0	43.0					54.0	52.0	35.0					43.0				$21,919
Enfield Village School	Public	PK, KG-4	271 US Route 4	Enfield	03748	Grafton County	Mascoma Valley Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 632-4231	213	18	11.8	16.9%	203 (95.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.8%)	84.9	25^th of 234 public elementary schools	89.3%		85.6	24^th of 237 public elementary schools	89.9%	1	91.0	74.0					83.0	83.0	51.0					68.0				$26,034
Danbury Elementary School	Public	K-4	20 Daffodil Ln.	Danbury	03230	Merrimack County	Newfound Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 768-3434	56	7	7.6	28.6%	53 (94.6%)	2 (3.6%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		36.0					35.0		73.0					75.0				$18,992
Hanover Street School	Public	K-4	193 Hanover St.	Lebanon	03766	Grafton County	Lebanon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 448-2945	306	30	10.2	20.3%	242 (79.1%)	8 (2.6%)	12 (3.9%)	34 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	71.1	56^th of 234 public elementary schools	76.1%		66.1	65^th of 237 public elementary schools	72.6%	9	69.0	60.0					65.0	58.0	55.0					57.0				$26,830
Grantham Village School	Public	PK, KG-6	75 Learning Dr.	Grantham	03753	Sullivan County	Grantham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 863-1681	271	21	13.1	3.7%	236 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	93.7	6^th of 234 public elementary schools	97.4%		95	6^th of 237 public elementary schools	97.5%		66.0	88.0	84.0	81.0			80.0	76.0	85.0	89.0	73.0			81.0	70.0		70.0	$22,809
Lyme Elementary School	Public	K-8	35 Union Street	Lyme	03768	Grafton County	Lyme School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 795-2125	195	24	8.2	6.2%	177 (90.8%)	4 (2.1%)	7 (3.6%)	7 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87.8	17^th of 234 public elementary schools	92.7%		85.5	25^th of 237 public elementary schools	89.5%	8	63.0	81.0	71.0	73.0	56.0	80.0	71.0	69.0	67.0	67.0	97.0	71.0	95.0	79.0	62.0	95.0	78.0	$25,001
Bernice A. Ray School	Public	K-5	26 Reservoir Rd.	Hanover	03755	Grafton County	Hanover School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 643-6655	438	43	10.1	3.2%	334 (76.3%)	7 (1.6%)	9 (2.1%)	48 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.1%)	96.5	3^rd of 234 public elementary schools	98.7%		97.4	2^nd of 237 public elementary schools	99.2%	1	80.0	79.0	80.0				80.0	78.0	83.0	97.0				86.0	84.0		84.0	$28,002
Bridgewater-Hebron Village School	Public	PK, KG-5	25 School House Rd	Alexandria	03222	Grafton County	Newfound Area School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 744-6969	154	11	14.1	31.8%	144 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	91.9	10^th of 234 public elementary schools	95.7%		79.6	35^th of 237 public elementary schools	85.2%	25	71.0	75.0	79.0				75.0	79.0	70.0	84.0				77.0	63.0		63.0	$21,338
Bristol Elementary School	Public	K-5	55 School St.	Bristol	03222	Grafton County	Newfound Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 744-2761	203	15	13.3	42.4%	184 (90.6%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.4%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	39.9	148^th of 234 public elementary schools	36.8%		40.2	154^th of 237 public elementary schools	35.0%	6	45.0	40.0	45.0				44.0	45.0	36.0	59.0				49.0	32.0		32.0	$20,307
Russell Elementary School	Public	K-8	195 School St.	Rumney	03266	Grafton County	Rumney School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 786-9591	86	15	5.9	48.8%	82 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)								(n/a)				25.0		21.0	39.0				18.0		43.0	44.0		14.0	20.0	$29,816

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