Is Pelham Elementary School a good school?

Pelham Elementary School ranks 115 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pelham Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 752 students attended Pelham Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Pelham Elementary School?

Students at Pelham Elementary School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Pelham Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pelham Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Pelham Memorial School High : Pelham High School

Pelham Elementary School

Summary:

Pelham Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 756 students in grades PK-5 in Pelham, New Hampshire, which is part of the Pelham School District. The school stands out for its relatively high percentage of white students, strong academic performance on standardized tests, and low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Pelham Elementary School generally outperforms the Pelham School District and the state average on the NH SAS assessments for Mathematics, Reading, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 50% proficiency in Mathematics compared to 41% for the state, and 53% proficiency in Reading compared to 53% for the state. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 64th out of 211 elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 115th out of 234 in 2023-2024, suggesting inconsistent performance.

Compared to nearby schools, Pelham Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (84.39% in 2022-2023) and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more affluent and academically-inclined student population. Interestingly, the The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter School, located about 6.5 miles away, consistently outperforms Pelham Elementary on standardized tests and has a higher statewide ranking, providing parents in the area with a high-performing public charter school option.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

61 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076

(603) 635-8875

District: Pelham School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,500

Students who attend Pelham Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pelham Memorial School
High:	Pelham High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 752

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pelham Elementary School ranks better than 50.9% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.7%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pelham Elementary School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Pelham Elementary School employs 65 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pelham Elementary School is $15,500.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pelham Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pelham Elementary School 115^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Pelham Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Pelham School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pelham School District 116^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Pelham Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	52.90	116^th	238	51.3%
2007	55.56	114^th	237	51.9%
2008	62.14	89^th	236	62.3%
2009	55.97	117^th	240	51.3%
2010	55.64	118^th	242	51.2%
2011	51.05	132^nd	237	44.3%
2012	34.56	182^nd	241	24.5%
2013	41.07	170^th	241	29.5%
2014	49.40	138^th	242	43.0%
2015	55.31	94^th	206	54.4%
2017	42.85	141^st	229	38.4%
2018	46.08	135^th	231	41.6%
2019	49.59	126^th	231	45.5%
2021	67.28	64^th	211	69.7%
2022	62.50	80^th	233	65.7%
2023	65.36	67^th	237	71.7%
2024	52.17	115^th	234	50.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pelham Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	21.35	49^th	52	5.8%
2019	52.58	22^nd	60	63.3%
2021	60.40	9^th	34	73.5%
2022	36.81	39^th	59	33.9%
2023	44.35	38^th	70	45.7%
2024	33.69	50^th	71	29.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Pelham Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	36.84	142^nd	190	25.3%
2019	47.96	106^th	192	44.8%
2021	72.21	34^th	160	78.8%
2022	59.31	74^th	187	60.4%
2023	66.52	56^th	193	71.0%
2024	49.32	99^th	187	47.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Pelham Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	57.05	81^st	195	58.5%
2019	53.54	92^nd	195	52.8%
2021	62.75	55^th	168	67.3%
2022	62.47	70^th	194	63.9%
2023	59.72	75^th	199	62.3%
2024	56.26	88^th	193	54.4%

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Rank History for White students at Pelham Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	47.98	131^st	227	42.3%
2019	49.43	127^th	229	44.5%
2021	69.00	56^th	209	73.2%
2022	63.78	76^th	229	66.8%
2023	67.26	66^th	233	71.7%
2024	53.64	114^th	228	50.0%

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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 parent
Friday, March 13, 2009

This is an excellent public elementary school, built less than 10 years ago. The teachers we've experienced from first to third grade have been nurturing, passionate about their jobs and students, and care about the parent-teacher connection. The teachers that my friends' children have for 4th and 5th seem to fit that description too. The Principal, Asst. Principal, Guidance staff and Nurse do a great job running the school and maintaining constant interaction and involvement with the students. Kindergarten classes will open this Fall off a wing of this building, too. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pelham Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	798	0	14	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	821
2003	798	0	14	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	821
2004	830	2	13	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	856
2005	857	2	15	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	876
2006	881	4	15	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	906
2007	892	6	15	9	0	n/a	n/a	3	925
2008	914	7	13	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	946
2009	891	5	17	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	931
2010	956	7	20	16	1	0	0	0	1000
2011	891	7	20	16	0	0	0	0	934
2012	864	5	16	13	0	0	0	0	898
2013	853	8	20	13	0	0	0	0	894
2014	808	7	24	12	0	0	0	0	851
2015	807	6	20	16	0	0	0	0	849
2016	780	11	26	23	0	0	0	0	840
2017	691	8	23	45	2	0	38	0	807
2018	672	4	20	42	0	0	46	0	784
2019	659	5	17	47	0	0	44	0	772
2020	656	7	20	45	1	0	29	0	758
2021	617	6	19	39	1	0	27	0	709
2022	609	8	20	51	1	0	26	0	715
2023	638	9	22	57	1	0	29	0	756
2024	637	6	20	53	1	0	35	0	752

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 Pelham Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	821	47.1	17.4	7.3
2003	821	47.1	17.4	7.3
2004	856	54.0	15.9	7.9
2005	876	58.0	15.1	7
2006	906	58.0	15.6	6.4
2007	925	51.0	18.1	5.6
2008	946	51.0	18.5	6.1
2009	931	51.0	18.3	7.9
2010	1000	54.0	18.5	6.6
2011	934	50.0	18.6	10.1
2012	898	50.0	17.9	10.7
2013	894	53.0	16.8	11.4
2014	851	54.4	15.6	11.8
2015	849	60.0	14.1	13.2
2016	840	50.0	16.8	10.4
2017	807	52.5	15.3	13.1
2018	784	52.0	15.0	14.5
2019	772	51.5	14.9	13.7
2020	758	53.5	14.1	7.8
2021	709	51.0	13.9	6.8
2022	715	51.8	13.8	4.3
2023	756	52.3	14.4	8.2
2024	752	65.0	11.5	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 Pelham Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	821	47.1	17.4	7.3
2003	821	47.1	17.4	7.3
2004	856	54.0	15.9	7.9
2005	876	58.0	15.1	7
2006	906	58.0	15.6	6.4
2007	925	51.0	18.1	5.6
2008	946	51.0	18.5	6.1
2009	931	51.0	18.3	7.9
2010	1000	54.0	18.5	6.6
2011	934	50.0	18.6	10.1
2012	898	50.0	17.9	10.7
2013	894	53.0	16.8	11.4
2014	851	54.4	15.6	11.8
2015	849	60.0	14.1	13.2
2016	840	50.0	16.8	10.4
2017	807	52.5	15.3	13.1
2018	784	52.0	15.0	14.5
2019	772	51.5	14.9	13.7
2020	758	53.5	14.1	7.8
2021	709	51.0	13.9	6.8
2022	715	51.8	13.8	4.3
2023	756	52.3	14.4	8.2
2024	752	65.0	11.5	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 Pelham Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,500

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pelham Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 126^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 67^th of 237 Elementary schools	26.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pelham Elementary School)	61	63	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pelham School District)	61	63	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Pelham Elementary School)	48	55	7%
3rd Grade Reading (Pelham School District)	48	55	7%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pelham Elementary School)	49	54	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pelham School District)	49	54	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Pelham Elementary School)	56	62	6%
4th Grade Reading (Pelham School District)	56	62	6%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pelham Elementary School)	43	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pelham School District)	43	53	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Pelham Elementary School)	54	54
5th Grade Reading (Pelham School District)	54	53	1%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Pelham Elementary School)	48	37	11%
5th Grade Science (Pelham School District)	48	36	12%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Pelham Elementary School)	50	57	7%
All Grades Mathematics (Pelham School District)	46	40	6%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Pelham Elementary School)	53	57	4%
All Grades Reading (Pelham School District)	53	53
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Pelham Elementary School)	48	37	11%
All Grades Science (Pelham School District)	46	30	16%
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	772	756	2.1%
African American	5	9	80%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	17	22	29.4%
Hispanic	47	57	21.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	659	638	3.2%
Two or More Races	44	29	34.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.7%	8.2%	5.5%

Schools Near Pelham 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
Pelham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	61 Marsh Rd.	Pelham	03076	Hillsborough County	Pelham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 635-8875	752	65	11.5	9.0%	637 (84.7%)	6 (0.8%)	53 (7.0%)	20 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.7%)	52.2	115^th of 234 public elementary schools	50.9%		65.4	67^th of 237 public elementary schools	71.7%	48	48.0	65.0	40.0	50.0	46.0	65.0	48.0	53.0	35.0	35.0	$15,500
Golden Brook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	112B Lowell Rd.	Windham	03087	Rockingham County	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 845-1552	1,144	61	18.8	3.1%	934 (81.6%)	9 (0.8%)	59 (5.2%)	63 (5.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (6.6%)	83.1	31^st of 234 public elementary schools	86.8%		88.6	17^th of 237 public elementary schools	92.8%	14	68.0	72.0		69.0	64.0	67.0		65.0			$16,239
Nottingham West Elementary School	Public	2-5	10 Pelham Rd.	Hudson	03051	Hillsborough County	Hudson School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 595-1570	442	34	13.0	18.1%	355 (80.3%)	6 (1.4%)	36 (8.1%)	10 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.7%)	59.2	90^th of 234 public elementary schools	61.5%		63.9	72^nd of 237 public elementary schools	69.6%	18	51.0	50.0	49.0	50.0	50.0	59.0	71.0	60.0	37.0	37.0	$13,796
Nottingham West Elementary Pre School	Public	PK	10 Pelham Rd.	Hudson	03051	Hillsborough County	Hudson School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 595-1570	102	5	20.4	10.8%	79 (77.5%)	1 (1.0%)	9 (8.8%)	3 (2.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.8%)								(n/a)
Dr. L. F. Soule School	Public	K-5	173 South Policy St.	Salem	03079	Rockingham County	Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 893-7053	264	22	11.8	23.5%	190 (72.0%)	1 (0.4%)	45 (17.0%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.2%)	46.2	132^nd of 234 public elementary schools	43.6%		49.6	119^th of 237 public elementary schools	49.8%	13	73.0	67.0	38.0	59.0	47.0	38.0	47.0	44.0	20.0	20.0	$19,874
Sunset Heights School	Public	K-5	15 Osgood Rd.	Nashua	03060	Hillsborough County	Nashua School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 966-3680	374	38	9.8	42.8%	203 (54.3%)	12 (3.2%)	92 (24.6%)	24 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (11.5%)	55.9	101^st of 234 public elementary schools	56.8%		45.2	135^th of 237 public elementary schools	43.0%	34	49.0	62.0	65.0	59.0	43.0	54.0	47.0	48.0	42.0	42.0	$15,339
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School	Public	K-5	14 Main St.	Salem	03079	Rockingham County	Salem School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 893-7051	247	24	10.1	19.8%	178 (72.1%)	8 (3.2%)	28 (11.3%)	12 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.5%)	46.6	131^st of 234 public elementary schools	44.0%		54.7	100^th of 237 public elementary schools	57.8%	31	50.0	57.0	32.0	48.0	59.0	66.0	33.0	55.0	23.0	23.0	$18,217
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School	Public	K-1	33 School St.	Hudson	03051	Hillsborough County	Hudson School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 886-1248	390	33	12.3	18.2%	305 (78.2%)	5 (1.3%)	37 (9.5%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.5%)								(n/a)											$18,988
Library Street School	Public	K	22 Library St.	Hudson	03051	Hillsborough County	Hudson School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 886-1255	0	14	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School	Public	K-5	50 Arlington St.	Nashua	03060	Hillsborough County	Nashua School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 966-2100	377	35	10.7	74.3%	132 (35.0%)	12 (3.2%)	179 (47.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (13.0%)	4.9	230^th of 234 public elementary schools	1.7%		3.6	235^th of 237 public elementary schools	0.8%	5	19.0	14.0		13.0	23.0	21.0	28.0	24.0			$16,021

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