Rye Elementary School

Summary:

Rye Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the town of Rye, New Hampshire. Part of the Rye School District, which is ranked 7th out of 163 districts in the state, Rye Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Hampshire.

Rye Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 80-87% of students proficient or better in both Mathematics and Reading on state assessments - significantly higher than the state averages of 41-53% proficiency. The school also has a very homogeneous student population, with over 93% of students identifying as White, compared to nearby schools like New Franklin School in Portsmouth, which has a student body that is only 72% White. Additionally, Rye Elementary has an extremely low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 1.43% to 1.92% over the past 3 years, much lower than surrounding schools like Adeline C. Marston (15.43%) and Mary C. Dondero Elementary (18.27%).

Rye Elementary's strong performance is likely due to a combination of factors, including its low student-teacher ratio of around 9:1, which is better than most of the surrounding schools. While the school's lack of racial diversity is notable, its academic achievements are impressive and set it apart from many of the other elementary schools in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

461 Sagamore Rd.
Rye, NH 03870-2028

(603) 436-4731

District: Rye School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $38,135

Students who attend Rye Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Rye Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 209

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rye Elementary School ranks better than 98.3% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rye Elementary School is 9.5. (See more...)

Compare Rye Elementary School employs 21.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rye Elementary School is $38,135.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rye Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rye Elementary School 4^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Rye Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Rye School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rye School District 7^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rye Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rye Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	79.84	41^st	238	82.8%
2007	84.73	20^th	237	91.6%
2008	71.56	53^rd	236	77.5%
2009	80.28	28^th	240	88.3%
2010	83.44	14^th	242	94.2%
2011	86.10	11^th	237	95.4%
2012	84.64	18^th	241	92.5%
2013	87.63	8^th	241	96.7%
2014	83.20	20^th	242	91.7%
2015	86.25	14^th	206	93.2%
2016	87.66	11^th	244	95.5%
2017	92.48	6^th	229	97.4%
2018	88.75	12^th	231	94.8%
2019	94.41	4^th	231	98.3%
2021	99.21	1^st	211	99.5%
2022	95.48	3^rd	233	98.7%
2023	97.77	1^st	237	99.6%
2024	95.15	4^th	234	98.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Rye Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	92.13	8^th	190	95.8%
2019	95.27	3^rd	192	98.4%
2021	98.43	1^st	160	99.4%
2022	95.27	4^th	187	97.9%
2023	97.78	1^st	193	99.5%
2024	93.87	5^th	187	97.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Rye Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	83.77	17^th	195	91.3%
2019	90.17	8^th	195	95.9%
2021	99.10	1^st	168	99.4%
2022	93.33	5^th	194	97.4%
2023	96.00	4^th	199	98.0%
2024	95.01	3^rd	193	98.4%

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Rank History for White students at Rye Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	89.16	11^th	227	95.2%
2019	95.15	4^th	229	98.3%
2021	99.20	1^st	209	99.5%
2022	96.05	3^rd	229	98.7%
2023	97.73	1^st	233	99.6%
2024	95.91	3^rd	228	98.7%

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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 Rye Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	257	0	0	1	9	n/a	n/a	267
1992	277	1	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	284
1993	283	2	1	0	6	n/a	n/a	292
1994	304	2	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	310
1995	349	1	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	356
1996	349	1	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	356
1997	343	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	348
1998	353	0	3	3	3	n/a	n/a	362
1999	342	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	348
2000	360	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	362
2001	353	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	356
2002	350	1	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	358
2003	350	1	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	358
2004	351	1	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	361
2005	330	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	337
2006	335	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	340
2007	312	1	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	321
2008	306	0	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	321
2009	306	2	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	321
2010	295	0	4	9	0	0	9	317
2011	300	0	8	9	1	0	11	329
2012	302	0	5	8	1	0	11	327
2013	284	0	6	10	1	0	15	316
2014	283	0	4	7	1	0	16	311
2015	265	0	3	9	0	0	10	287
2016	250	2	3	9	0	0	12	276
2017	255	5	2	10	0	0	8	280
2018	262	7	1	8	0	0	8	286
2019	255	3	2	6	0	0	6	272
2020	219	3	0	6	0	0	3	231
2021	197	0	0	3	0	0	8	208
2022	196	1	0	3	0	0	10	210
2023	187	1	0	3	0	0	9	200
2024	198	0	0	3	0	0	8	209

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 Rye Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	267	16.0	16.6	3.7
1992	284	16.0	17.7	4.9
1993	292	22.0	13.3	0.7
1994	310	20.0	15.5	0.6
1995	356	21.5	16.6	3.9
1996	356	21.5	16.6	3.9
1997	348	24.8	14.0	3.7
1998	362	19.5	18.6	2.2
1999	348	24.4	14.3	3.2
2000	362	23.9	15.1	2.8
2001	356	25.7	13.9	1.4
2002	358	29.3	12.2	1.4
2003	358	29.3	12.2	1.4
2004	361	30.1	12.0	1.9
2005	337	30.7	11.0	2.7
2006	340	30.6	11.1	3.8
2007	321	36.4	8.8	5.3
2008	321	29.2	11.0	3.4
2009	321	28.6	11.2	5.3
2010	317	30.1	10.5	7.6
2011	329	28.9	11.3	7.9
2012	327	29.6	11.0	5.8
2013	316	28.3	11.1	5.7
2014	311	26.7	11.6	4.2
2015	287	27.0	10.6	7
2016	276	26.0	10.6	6.5
2017	280	25.9	10.8	6.4
2018	286	25.3	11.3	6.6
2019	272	25.8	10.5	4
2020	231	22.8	10.1	4.3
2021	208	22.0	9.4	1.9
2022	210	22.8	9.2	1.4
2023	200	21.8	9.1	1.5
2024	209	21.8	9.5	1.4

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 Rye Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	267	16.0	16.6	3.7
1992	284	16.0	17.7	4.9
1993	292	22.0	13.3	0.7
1994	310	20.0	15.5	0.6
1995	356	21.5	16.6	3.9
1996	356	21.5	16.6	3.9
1997	348	24.8	14.0	3.7
1998	362	19.5	18.6	2.2
1999	348	24.4	14.3	3.2
2000	362	23.9	15.1	2.8
2001	356	25.7	13.9	1.4
2002	358	29.3	12.2	1.4
2003	358	29.3	12.2	1.4
2004	361	30.1	12.0	1.9
2005	337	30.7	11.0	2.7
2006	340	30.6	11.1	3.8
2007	321	36.4	8.8	5.3
2008	321	29.2	11.0	3.4
2009	321	28.6	11.2	5.3
2010	317	30.1	10.5	7.6
2011	329	28.9	11.3	7.9
2012	327	29.6	11.0	5.8
2013	316	28.3	11.1	5.7
2014	311	26.7	11.6	4.2
2015	287	27.0	10.6	7
2016	276	26.0	10.6	6.5
2017	280	25.9	10.8	6.4
2018	286	25.3	11.3	6.6
2019	272	25.8	10.5	4
2020	231	22.8	10.1	4.3
2021	208	22.0	9.4	1.9
2022	210	22.8	9.2	1.4
2023	200	21.8	9.1	1.5
2024	209	21.8	9.5	1.4

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 Rye Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$38,135

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rye Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 1^st of 237 Elementary schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rye Elementary School)	85	92	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rye School District)	85	92	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Rye Elementary School)	73	87	14%
3rd Grade Reading (Rye School District)	73	87	14%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rye Elementary School)	78	84	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rye School District)	78	84	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Rye Elementary School)	78	86	8%
4th Grade Reading (Rye School District)	78	86	8%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Rye Elementary School)	84	87	3%
All Grades Mathematics (Rye School District)	83	71	12%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Rye Elementary School)	82	86	4%
All Grades Reading (Rye School District)	83	76	7%
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	272	200	26.5%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	6	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	255	187	26.7%
Two or More Races	6	9	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4%	1.5%	2.5%

Schools Near Rye 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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
North Hampton School	Public	PK, KG-8	201 Atlantic Ave.	North Hampton	03862	Rockingham County	North Hampton School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 964-5501	270	33	8.3	6.7%	249 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	83.9	28^th of 234 public elementary schools	88.0%		90.5	10^th of 237 public elementary schools	95.8%	18	80.0	90.0	78.0	44.0	71.0	61.0	70.0	72.0	81.0	63.0	61.0	93.0	71.0	73.0	66.0	54.0	60.0	$25,507
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Rye Elementary School

What district is Rye Elementary School in?

Rye School District

Is Rye Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Rye Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Rye Elementary School?

Students at Rye Elementary School are 95% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Rye Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 209 students attended Rye Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Rye Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Rye Junior High School

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