Is Loudon Elementary School a good school?

Loudon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.1% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

How many students attend Loudon Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended Loudon Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Loudon Elementary School?

Students at Loudon Elementary School are 93% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Loudon Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Loudon Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Merrimack Valley Middle School High : Merrimack Valley High School

Loudon Elementary School

Summary:

Loudon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 259 students in grades K-5 in Loudon, New Hampshire, which is part of the Merrimack Valley School District. While the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.05%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Abbot-Downing and Christa McAuliffe, its academic performance has been declining over the years and is generally lower than the state averages and the performance of nearby schools.

Loudon Elementary School's proficiency rates on the NH SAS assessments in Math (37%), Reading (40%), and Science (31%) are all below the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has also declined, from 68th out of 206 New Hampshire elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 180th out of 234 in 2023-2024, placing it in the bottom quarter of elementary schools in the state. Additionally, the school's performance on the NH SAS assessments is particularly low for its male and white student subgroups, ranking in the bottom third of New Hampshire elementary schools for these groups.

Despite having a lower percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds (22.78%) compared to nearby schools like Penacook Elementary (37.58%) and Beaver Meadow (42.37%), Loudon Elementary School generally underperforms academically. The school's leadership and the Merrimack Valley School District should closely examine these issues and develop targeted strategies to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable and inclusive learning environment.

Detail:

Public K-5

7039 School St.
Loudon, NH 03307-9803

(603) 783-4400

District: Merrimack Valley School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,525

Students who attend Loudon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Merrimack Valley Middle School
High:	Merrimack Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 259

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Loudon Elementary School ranks worse than 76.9% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Merrimack Valley School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.18. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.1%), two or more races (2.3%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Loudon Elementary School is 11.4. 3 elementary schools in the Merrimack Valley School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Loudon Elementary School employs 22.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Loudon Elementary School is $17,525. 2 elementary schools in the Merrimack Valley School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Loudon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Loudon Elementary School 180^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Loudon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Merrimack Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Merrimack Valley School District 113^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Loudon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Loudon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	76.83	48^th	238	79.8%
2007	75.07	48^th	237	79.7%
2008	74.26	42^nd	236	82.2%
2009	64.72	84^th	240	65.0%
2010	79.81	32^nd	242	86.8%
2011	69.83	71^st	237	70.0%
2012	48.50	135^th	241	44.0%
2013	61.95	92^nd	241	61.8%
2014	47.37	146^th	242	39.7%
2015	65.20	68^th	206	67.0%
2016	42.34	157^th	244	35.7%
2017	52.59	111^th	229	51.5%
2018	43.35	145^th	231	37.2%
2019	51.99	117^th	231	49.4%
2021	27.16	161^st	211	23.7%
2022	39.56	143^rd	233	38.6%
2023	38.70	158^th	237	33.3%
2024	29.18	180^th	234	23.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Loudon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	39.25	132^nd	190	30.5%
2019	43.75	114^th	192	40.6%
2021	27.76	127^th	160	20.6%
2022	33.69	133^rd	187	28.9%
2023	41.62	120^th	193	37.8%
2024	31.15	134^th	187	28.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Loudon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	45.76	113^th	195	42.1%
2019	62.00	73^rd	195	62.6%
2021	28.11	123^rd	168	26.8%
2022	48.69	99^th	194	49.0%
2023	37.53	133^rd	199	33.2%
2024	31.36	147^th	193	23.8%

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Rank History for White students at Loudon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	43.10	147^th	227	35.2%
2019	51.02	118^th	229	48.5%
2021	27.91	160^th	209	23.4%
2022	38.69	148^th	229	35.4%
2023	37.45	155^th	233	33.5%
2024	23.48	183^rd	228	19.7%

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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 Loudon Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	363	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	364
1992	362	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	362
1993	349	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	349
1994	343	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	344
1995	320	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	320
1996	320	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	320
1997	318	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	318
1998	362	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	364
1999	371	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	371
2000	407	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	407
2001	402	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	406
2002	374	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	380
2003	374	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	380
2004	376	5	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	385
2005	384	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	388
2006	364	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	372
2007	353	2	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	364
2008	351	1	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	359
2009	345	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	352
2010	331	1	1	4	0	0	0	337
2011	330	1	5	4	1	0	0	341
2012	310	2	4	3	1	0	0	320
2013	298	3	6	3	0	0	0	310
2014	282	4	5	2	0	0	0	293
2015	287	2	3	2	0	0	0	294
2016	292	2	3	1	0	0	0	298
2017	279	3	1	0	0	0	0	283
2018	263	6	1	0	0	0	0	270
2019	246	5	1	0	0	0	0	252
2020	266	6	3	0	0	0	0	275
2021	241	6	3	0	0	0	2	252
2022	250	4	3	1	0	0	3	261
2023	241	4	3	5	0	0	6	259

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 Loudon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	364	18.3	19.8	4.7
1992	362	19.0	19.0	9.7
1993	349	18.0	19.4	10.3
1994	344	16.0	21.5	10.5
1995	320	18.0	17.8	9.4
1996	320	18.0	17.8	9.4
1997	318	16.0	19.9	9.7
1998	364	19.0	19.2	10.7
1999	371	20.0	18.6	7.8
2000	407	23.0	17.7	10.8
2001	406	22.8	17.8	13.5
2002	380	26.3	14.4	13.2
2003	380	26.3	14.4	13.2
2004	385	25.5	15.1	8.6
2005	388	25.0	15.5	11.3
2006	372	23.5	15.8	8.3
2007	364	25.5	14.3	13.5
2008	359	22.0	16.3	10
2009	352	22.4	15.7	14.5
2010	337	22.0	15.3	18.4
2011	341	22.1	15.4	24.3
2012	320	22.3	14.3	22.8
2013	310	22.5	13.7	17.4
2014	293	22.0	13.3	22.9
2015	294	22.0	13.3	25.9
2016	298	23.0	12.9	24.8
2017	283	19.0	14.8	20.1
2018	270	19.0	14.2	22.6
2019	252	18.0	14.0	23.8
2020	275	20.4	13.4	18.5
2021	252	23.0	10.9	16.7
2022	261	21.8	11.9	21.8
2023	259	22.7	11.4	22.8

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 Loudon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	364	18.3	19.8	4.7
1992	362	19.0	19.0	9.7
1993	349	18.0	19.4	10.3
1994	344	16.0	21.5	10.5
1995	320	18.0	17.8	9.4
1996	320	18.0	17.8	9.4
1997	318	16.0	19.9	9.7
1998	364	19.0	19.2	10.7
1999	371	20.0	18.6	7.8
2000	407	23.0	17.7	10.8
2001	406	22.8	17.8	13.5
2002	380	26.3	14.4	13.2
2003	380	26.3	14.4	13.2
2004	385	25.5	15.1	8.6
2005	388	25.0	15.5	11.3
2006	372	23.5	15.8	8.3
2007	364	25.5	14.3	13.5
2008	359	22.0	16.3	10
2009	352	22.4	15.7	14.5
2010	337	22.0	15.3	18.4
2011	341	22.1	15.4	24.3
2012	320	22.3	14.3	22.8
2013	310	22.5	13.7	17.4
2014	293	22.0	13.3	22.9
2015	294	22.0	13.3	25.9
2016	298	23.0	12.9	24.8
2017	283	19.0	14.8	20.1
2018	270	19.0	14.2	22.6
2019	252	18.0	14.0	23.8
2020	275	20.4	13.4	18.5
2021	252	23.0	10.9	16.7
2022	261	21.8	11.9	21.8
2023	259	22.7	11.4	22.8

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 Loudon Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,525

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Loudon Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 117^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 158^th of 237 Elementary schools	16%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Loudon Elementary School)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Merrimack Valley School District)	66	54	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Loudon Elementary School)	49	67	18%
3rd Grade Reading (Merrimack Valley School District)	54	43	11%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Loudon Elementary School)	46	33	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Merrimack Valley School District)	42	40	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Loudon Elementary School)	57	38	19%
4th Grade Reading (Merrimack Valley School District)	48	34	14%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Loudon Elementary School)	43	32	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Merrimack Valley School District)	41	33	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Loudon Elementary School)	62	39	23%
5th Grade Reading (Merrimack Valley School District)	56	45	11%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Loudon Elementary School)	43	21	22%
5th Grade Science (Merrimack Valley School District)	39	29	10%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Loudon Elementary School)	52	42	10%
All Grades Mathematics (Merrimack Valley School District)	43	36	7%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Loudon Elementary School)	56	48	8%
All Grades Reading (Merrimack Valley School District)	51	44	7%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Loudon Elementary School)	43	21	22%
All Grades Science (Merrimack Valley School District)	38	27	11%
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	252	259	2.8%
African American	5	4	20%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	0	5
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	246	241	2%
Two or More Races	0	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.8%	22.8%	1%

Schools Near Loudon 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
Loudon Elementary School	Public	K-5	7039 School St.	Loudon	03307	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 783-4400	259	23	11.4	22.8%	241 (93.1%)	4 (1.5%)	5 (1.9%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	29.2	180^th of 234 public elementary schools	23.1%		38.7	158^th of 237 public elementary schools	33.3%	22	46.0	43.0	24.0				37.0	41.0	37.0	43.0				40.0	31.0		31.0	$17,525
Mill Brook School	Public	PK, KG-2	53 South Curtisville Road	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 225-0830	354	33	10.8	42.4%	241 (68.1%)	62 (17.5%)	7 (2.0%)	35 (9.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)								(n/a)																		$13,291
Broken Ground School	Public	3-5	51 South Curtisville Road	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 225-0855	308	28	11.1	43.2%	221 (71.8%)	45 (14.6%)	11 (3.6%)	30 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	44.2	134^th of 234 public elementary schools	42.7%		38.7	159^th of 237 public elementary schools	32.9%	25	41.0	51.0	32.0				41.0	45.0	52.0	64.0				54.0	31.0		31.0	$14,781
Chichester Central School	Public	K-8	219 Main St.	Chichester	03258	Merrimack County	Chichester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 798-5651	197	21	9.3	12.7%	189 (95.9%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	65.1	72^nd of 234 public elementary schools	69.2%		54.1	103^rd of 237 public elementary schools	56.5%	31	62.0	61.0	41.0		60.0	41.0	50.0	67.0	57.0	64.0		47.0	50.0	57.0	36.0	41.0	39.0	$20,689
Beaver Meadow School	Public	PK, KG-5	40 Sewalls Fall Rd.	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 225-0853	365	33	11.1	37.5%	304 (83.3%)	29 (7.9%)	3 (0.8%)	19 (5.2%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	40	147^th of 234 public elementary schools	37.2%		21.6	200^th of 237 public elementary schools	15.6%	53	52.0	28.0	37.0				39.0	62.0	25.0	57.0				46.0	33.0		33.0	$14,924
Canterbury Elementary School	Public	K-5	15 Baptist Rd.	Canterbury	03224	Merrimack County	Shaker Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 783-9944	116	10	11.9	13.8%	112 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	83.7	29^th of 234 public elementary schools	87.6%		66.4	64^th of 237 public elementary schools	73.0%	35		56.0	71.0				64.0		69.0	79.0				72.0	54.0		54.0	$17,864
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
Strong Foundations Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	715 Riverwood Dr.	Pembroke	03275	Merrimack County	Strong Foundations Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 225-2715	314	32	9.8	23.9%	271 (86.3%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	41.8	142^nd of 234 public elementary schools	39.3%		20.4	203^rd of 237 public elementary schools	14.3%	61	52.0	22.0	42.0	38.0	29.0	25.0	34.0	58.0	35.0	63.0	38.0	41.0	41.0	46.0	39.0	28.0	34.0
Christa McAuliffe School	Public	K-5	17 North Spring Street	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 225-0840	363	30	12.1	39.7%	303 (83.5%)	34 (9.4%)	6 (1.7%)	10 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	67.6	67^th of 234 public elementary schools	71.4%		63.7	74^th of 237 public elementary schools	68.8%	7	53.0	58.0	50.0				54.0	54.0	69.0	67.0				63.0	45.0		45.0	$12,404
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

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