Is New Franklin School a good school?

Yes. New Franklin School ranks in the top 9.0% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

How many students attend New Franklin School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 256 students attended New Franklin School.

What is the racial makeup of New Franklin School?

Students at New Franklin School are 79% White, 11% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of New Franklin School attend?

Students who attend New Franklin School usually go on to attend: Middle : Portsmouth Middle School High : Portsmouth High School

New Franklin School

Summary:

New Franklin School is an exceptional elementary school in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Portsmouth School District. With consistently high academic performance, a diverse student population, and a low student-teacher ratio, this school stands out as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

Academically, New Franklin School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores for mathematics, reading, and science. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 72% of students proficient or better in mathematics, 81% in reading, and 39% in science, compared to the state averages of 41%, 53%, and 36%, respectively. The school's student-teacher ratio is also notably low, ranging from 9.7 to 10.3 over the past three school years, lower than the nearby Mary C. Dondero Elementary School and Little Harbour School.

While the student population at New Franklin School is predominantly white (78.38%), the school has a higher percentage of Hispanic (7.72%) and students of two or more races (11.2%) compared to the state and nearby schools. This diversity likely contributes to the school's strong performance and provides valuable learning experiences for students. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at New Franklin School is relatively low, ranging from 19.31% to 22.18% over the past three school years, compared to the state and nearby schools.

Detail:

Public K-5

1 Franklin Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801-3699

(603) 436-0910

District: Portsmouth School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
21^st of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,986

Students who attend New Franklin School usually attend:

Middle:	Portsmouth Middle School
High:	Portsmouth High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 256

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.3%

Two or more races:

10.9%

Hispanic:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Franklin School ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Portsmouth School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.84. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.3%), two or more races (10.9%), Hispanic (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Portsmouth School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Franklin School is 10, which is the 2^nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Portsmouth School District. (See more...)

Compare New Franklin School employs 25.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Franklin School is $24,986, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Portsmouth School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Franklin School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Franklin School 21^st of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See New Franklin School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Portsmouth School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Portsmouth School District 12^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Franklin School

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Rank History for all students at New Franklin School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	29.99	186^th	238	21.8%
2007	24.60	198^th	237	16.5%
2008	35.52	176^th	236	25.4%
2009	65.37	82^nd	240	65.8%
2010	69.60	66^th	242	72.7%
2011	77.60	36^th	237	84.8%
2012	84.45	19^th	241	92.1%
2013	89.51	6^th	241	97.5%
2014	86.65	13^th	242	94.6%
2015	96.79	1^st	206	99.5%
2016	96.41	1^st	244	99.6%
2017	95.86	2^nd	229	99.1%
2018	93.60	3^rd	231	98.7%
2019	95.23	3^rd	231	98.7%
2021	96.98	4^th	211	98.1%
2022	94.83	6^th	233	97.4%
2023	95.96	4^th	237	98.3%
2024	85.84	21^st	234	91.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at New Franklin School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.50	5^th	71	93.0%

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Rank History for Female students at New Franklin School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	94.30	1^st	190	99.5%
2019	95.29	2^nd	192	99.0%
2021	94.58	7^th	160	95.6%
2022	96.63	2^nd	187	98.9%
2023	97.00	3^rd	193	98.4%
2024	89.94	10^th	187	94.7%

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Rank History for Male students at New Franklin School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	85.86	15^th	195	92.3%
2019	94.10	3^rd	195	98.5%
2021	97.85	3^rd	168	98.2%
2022	89.74	12^th	194	93.8%
2023	92.71	6^th	199	97.0%
2024	80.58	27^th	193	86.0%

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Rank History for White students at New Franklin School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	94.20	3^rd	227	98.7%
2019	95.68	3^rd	229	98.7%
2021	98.96	2^nd	209	99.0%
2022	96.92	2^nd	229	99.1%
2023	96.81	4^th	233	98.3%
2024	86.55	18^th	228	92.1%

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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

Review counts

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by a parent
Sunday, August 14, 2011

This school is the hidden gem of Portsmouth. The principal, George Shea, has developed a culture of excellence. We have two children in the school system and are extremely pleased with the education they are getting. Close Quote

Enrollment information for New Franklin School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	176	31	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	210
1992	204	23	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	229
1993	211	17	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	233
1994	233	13	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	249
1995	236	24	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	266
1996	236	24	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	266
1997	226	25	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	254
1998	208	20	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	231
1999	191	22	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	215
2000	187	22	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	211
2001	168	18	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	192
2002	190	25	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	223
2003	190	25	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	223
2004	186	26	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	223
2005	204	26	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	245
2006	216	22	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	248
2007	240	25	10	11	0	n/a	n/a	286
2008	213	19	11	12	0	n/a	n/a	255
2009	220	9	11	16	1	n/a	n/a	257
2010	211	4	8	22	0	0	24	269
2011	203	2	10	22	0	0	26	263
2012	219	3	9	20	0	0	26	277
2013	207	4	7	16	0	0	34	268
2014	201	5	5	22	0	0	30	263
2015	202	1	6	24	0	0	31	264
2016	187	2	8	22	0	0	33	252
2017	196	0	8	17	0	0	35	256
2018	196	1	8	16	0	0	36	257
2019	195	4	8	17	0	0	35	259
2020	193	4	8	22	0	0	29	256
2021	191	4	7	18	0	0	28	248
2022	204	1	8	18	0	0	34	265
2023	203	2	5	20	0	0	29	259
2024	203	1	5	19	0	0	28	256

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 New Franklin School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	210	12.0	17.5	40
1992	229	21.0	10.9	44.5
1993	233	14.1	16.5	42.5
1994	249	14.3	17.4	49.4
1995	266	15.7	16.9	49.2
1996	266	15.7	16.9	49.2
1997	254	14.8	17.2	43.3
1998	231	13.9	16.6	43.3
1999	215	15.2	14.1	46.5
2000	211	15.4	13.7	45.5
2001	192	15.5	12.4	43.8
2002	223	21.7	10.3	29.1
2003	223	21.7	10.3	29.1
2004	223	21.7	10.3	27.8
2005	245	21.6	11.3	29
2006	248	23.8	10.4	28.2
2007	286	25.9	11.0	29
2008	255	25.2	10.1	23.9
2009	257	26.4	9.7	28.8
2010	269	27.5	9.7	32
2011	263	25.3	10.3	33.8
2012	277	25.0	11.0	32.1
2013	268	25.3	10.5	34
2014	263	25.3	10.3	33.1
2015	264	25.0	10.5	29.9
2016	252	27.0	9.3	29
2017	256	24.9	10.2	29.7
2018	257	26.5	9.6	26.1
2019	259	24.7	10.4	26.6
2020	256	23.7	10.8	24.2
2021	248	25.4	9.7	22.2
2022	265	25.5	10.3	21.9
2023	259	26.5	9.7	19.3
2024	256	25.5	10.0	19.1

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 New Franklin School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	210	12.0	17.5	40
1992	229	21.0	10.9	44.5
1993	233	14.1	16.5	42.5
1994	249	14.3	17.4	49.4
1995	266	15.7	16.9	49.2
1996	266	15.7	16.9	49.2
1997	254	14.8	17.2	43.3
1998	231	13.9	16.6	43.3
1999	215	15.2	14.1	46.5
2000	211	15.4	13.7	45.5
2001	192	15.5	12.4	43.8
2002	223	21.7	10.3	29.1
2003	223	21.7	10.3	29.1
2004	223	21.7	10.3	27.8
2005	245	21.6	11.3	29
2006	248	23.8	10.4	28.2
2007	286	25.9	11.0	29
2008	255	25.2	10.1	23.9
2009	257	26.4	9.7	28.8
2010	269	27.5	9.7	32
2011	263	25.3	10.3	33.8
2012	277	25.0	11.0	32.1
2013	268	25.3	10.5	34
2014	263	25.3	10.3	33.1
2015	264	25.0	10.5	29.9
2016	252	27.0	9.3	29
2017	256	24.9	10.2	29.7
2018	257	26.5	9.6	26.1
2019	259	24.7	10.4	26.6
2020	256	23.7	10.8	24.2
2021	248	25.4	9.7	22.2
2022	265	25.5	10.3	21.9
2023	259	26.5	9.7	19.3
2024	256	25.5	10.0	19.1

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 New Franklin School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$24,986

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Franklin School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3^rd of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 4^th of 237 Elementary schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Franklin School)	91	89	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth School District)	80	78	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (New Franklin School)	88	92	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Portsmouth School District)	77	71	6%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Franklin School)	83	75	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth School District)	83	73	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (New Franklin School)	83	71	12%
4th Grade Reading (Portsmouth School District)	82	80	2%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Franklin School)	85	79	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth School District)	75	66	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (New Franklin School)	85	94	9%
5th Grade Reading (Portsmouth School District)	82	74	8%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (New Franklin School)	59	71	12%
5th Grade Science (Portsmouth School District)	64	58	6%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (New Franklin School)	86	80	6%
All Grades Mathematics (Portsmouth School District)	69	64	5%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (New Franklin School)	85	83	2%
All Grades Reading (Portsmouth School District)	75	76	1%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (New Franklin School)	59	71	12%
All Grades Science (Portsmouth School District)	53	55	2%
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	259	259
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	17	20	17.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	195	203	4.1%
Two or More Races	35	29	17.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.6%	19.3%	7.3%

Schools Near New Franklin 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
New Franklin School	Public	K-5	1 Franklin Dr.	Portsmouth	03801	Rockingham County	Portsmouth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 436-0910	256	26	10.0	19.1%	203 (79.3%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.4%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.9%)	85.8	21^st of 234 public elementary schools	91.0%		96	4^th of 237 public elementary schools	98.3%	17	79.0	86.0	58.0				72.0	87.0	86.0	73.0				81.0	39.0		39.0	$24,986
Little Harbour School	Public	K-5	50 Clough Dr.	Portsmouth	03801	Rockingham County	Portsmouth School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 436-1708	335	33	10.1	10.1%	262 (78.2%)	6 (1.8%)	17 (5.1%)	28 (8.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.0%)	93	8^th of 234 public elementary schools	96.6%		91.6	8^th of 237 public elementary schools	96.6%		76.0	86.0	72.0				78.0	73.0	78.0	82.0				78.0	61.0		61.0	$20,066
PEEP School - Pre School Program	Public	PK	50 Clough Dr.	Portsmouth	03801	Rockingham County	Portsmouth School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 422-8228	18	2	7.8	16.7%	16 (88.9%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School	Public	K-5	32 Van Buren Ave.	Portsmouth	03801	Rockingham County	Portsmouth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 436-2231	337	30	11.3	13.4%	245 (72.7%)	5 (1.5%)	26 (7.7%)	41 (12.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.6%)	88.8	16^th of 234 public elementary schools	93.2%		77.1	44^th of 237 public elementary schools	81.4%	28	87.0	53.0	70.0				68.0	70.0	78.0	81.0				76.0	69.0		69.0	$20,733
Maude H. Trefethen School	Public	K-6	142 Cranfield St	New Castle	03854	Rockingham County	New Castle School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 436-5416	26	4	7.2		25 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)								(n/a)																		$25,003
Newington Public School	Public	K-6	133 Nimble Hill Rd.	Newington	03801	Rockingham County	Newington School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 436-1482	48	6	7.5	6.3%	45 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.3%)								(n/a)							69.0							61.0				$26,559
Rye Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	461 Sagamore Rd.	Rye	03870	Rockingham County	Rye School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 436-4731	209	22	9.5	1.4%	198 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	95.1	4^th of 234 public elementary schools	98.3%		97.8	1^st of 237 public elementary schools	99.6%	3	88.0	76.0					81.0	78.0	81.0					80.0				$38,135
Greenland Central School	Public	K-8	70 Post Rd.	Greenland	03840	Rockingham County	Greenland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 431-6723	371	39	9.5	3.2%	333 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.3%)	89.3	13^th of 234 public elementary schools	94.4%		84.1	27^th of 237 public elementary schools	88.6%	14	61.0	70.0	72.0	65.0	51.0	54.0	62.0	68.0	79.0	87.0	80.0	78.0	78.0	79.0	69.0	54.0	61.0	$17,146
Stratham Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	39 Gifford Farm Rd.	Stratham	03885	Rockingham County	Stratham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 772-5413	520	46	11.3	6.2%	477 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	16 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.9%)	72.9	50^th of 234 public elementary schools	78.6%		81.3	32^nd of 237 public elementary schools	86.5%	18	60.0	55.0	51.0				55.0	62.0	66.0	73.0				67.0	47.0		47.0	$19,425
Garrison School	Public	K-4	50 Garrison Rd.	Dover	03820	Strafford County	Dover School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 516-6752	364	30	12.1	15.4%	318 (87.4%)	4 (1.1%)	9 (2.5%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.0%)	57.9	96^th of 234 public elementary schools	59.0%		72.5	53^rd of 237 public elementary schools	77.6%	43	52.0	60.0					56.0	42.0	63.0					54.0				$15,132

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