Dr. L. F. Soule School

Summary:

Dr. L. F. Soule School is an elementary school in Salem, New Hampshire, serving 263 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Salem School District, which is ranked 73 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key differentiator for Dr. L. F. Soule School is its racial diversity, with a student population that is 64.64% White, 20.15% Hispanic, and 8.75% two or more races - higher than nearby schools. The school also performs better than the state average in mathematics and reading assessments, with 59% of students proficient or better in math compared to 41% statewide. However, the school's performance lags behind the Salem School District average in both subjects. Additionally, Dr. L. F. Soule School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (26.24%) compared to nearby schools, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.7.

While Dr. L. F. Soule School has maintained consistent performance over the years, with a statewide ranking between 119 and 180 out of 231-237 New Hampshire elementary schools, it generally performs below the nearby North Salem Elementary School and William E. Lancaster School, which have higher test scores and statewide rankings. The school's relatively low performance in science assessments, with only 20% of students proficient or better, and its reading scores that lag behind the district and state averages, suggest areas for potential improvement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 173 South Policy St.
       Salem, NH  03079-3734


(603) 893-7053

District: Salem School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
132nd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,874 Help


Students who attend Dr. L. F. Soule School usually attend:

Middle:    Woodbury School
High:    Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  263

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.6%
Hispanic:
20.2%
Two or more races:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.2% Help


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Compare Details Dr. L. F. Soule School ranks worse than 56.4% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Salem School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.6%), Hispanic (20.2%), two or more races (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Salem School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. L. F. Soule School is 11.7, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Salem School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. L. F. Soule School is $19,874, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Salem School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr. L. F. Soule School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr. L. F. Soule School 132nd of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Dr. L. F. Soule School in the ranking list.)

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Salem School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem School District 73rd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr. L. F. Soule School

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Rank History for all students at Dr. L. F. Soule School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.41 66th 238 72.3%
2007 74.76 49th 237 79.3%
2008 68.70 66th 236 72.0%
2009 56.94 110th 240 54.2%
2010 42.70 161st 242 33.5%
2011 37.58 169th 237 28.7%
2012 35.93 177th 241 26.6%
2013 38.36 176th 241 27.0%
2014 41.93 166th 242 31.4%
2015 31.73 154th 206 25.2%
2016 50.58 137th 244 43.9%
2017 43.36 140th 229 38.9%
2018 45.87 136th 231 41.1%
2019 26.89 180th 231 22.1%
2021 41.24 127th 211 39.8%
2022 37.37 149th 233 36.1%
2023 49.64 119th 237 49.8%
2024 46.22 132nd 234 43.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Dr. L. F. Soule School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.87 144th 190 24.2%
2019 29.82 153rd 192 20.3%
2021 53.85 76th 160 52.5%
2022 46.14 104th 187 44.4%
2023 44.09 117th 193 39.4%
2024 47.13 104th 187 44.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Dr. L. F. Soule School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.38 71st 195 63.6%
2019 30.95 141st 195 27.7%
2021 32.23 113th 168 32.7%
2022 34.89 132nd 194 32.0%
2023 52.11 96th 199 51.8%
2024 46.55 108th 193 44.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr. L. F. Soule School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.90 1st 19 94.7%
2019 62.32 4th 17 76.5%
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Rank History for White students at Dr. L. F. Soule School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.76 140th 227 38.3%
2019 23.92 190th 229 17.0%
2021 56.53 87th 209 58.4%
2022 49.90 126th 229 45.0%
2023 49.08 119th 233 48.9%
2024 48.42 124th 228 45.6%
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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.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dr. L. F. Soule School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 202 9 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1992 210 7 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1993 229 6 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1994 239 6 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1995 236 7 19 23 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1996 236 7 19 23 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1997 235 12 19 24 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1998 233 8 20 26 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1999 237 5 15 15 1 n/a n/a 0 273
2000 227 6 13 12 2 n/a n/a 0 260
2001 229 7 23 15 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2002 186 11 24 19 1 n/a n/a 0 241
2003 186 11 24 19 1 n/a n/a 0 241
2004 207 11 27 28 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2005 185 5 22 17 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2006 191 5 18 26 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2007 181 2 16 28 0 n/a n/a 1 228
2008 170 2 17 32 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2009 173 4 13 30 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2010 164 4 17 38 0 0 1 0 224
2011 167 5 24 40 0 0 1 0 237
2012 154 5 24 40 0 0 2 0 225
2013 144 8 21 60 0 0 6 0 239
2014 126 5 15 58 0 1 6 0 211
2015 115 7 14 54 0 1 8 0 199
2016 139 6 19 58 0 1 8 0 231
2017 140 2 17 48 0 1 13 0 221
2018 157 6 13 59 0 0 11 0 246
2019 153 9 13 55 0 0 11 0 241
2020 145 11 12 51 0 0 13 0 232
2021 158 8 13 49 0 0 21 0 249
2022 173 6 10 54 0 0 24 0 267
2023 170 3 13 53 1 0 23 0 263

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 Dr. L. F. Soule School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 229 12.0 19.0 7.4
1992 240 14.1 17.0 10.8
1993 257 15.2 16.9 9.7
1994 268 14.8 18.1 11.9
1995 285 16.1 17.7 8.4
1996 285 16.1 17.7 8.4
1997 290 16.0 18.1 16.2
1998 287 18.4 15.6 16
1999 273 19.1 14.3 16.5
2000 260 18.8 13.8 23.1
2001 275 19.6 14.0 20.7
2002 241 16.7 14.4 26.6
2003 241 16.7 14.4 26.6
2004 273 16.7 16.3 19
2005 229 19.3 11.9 18.8
2006 240 19.1 12.6 19.2
2007 228 19.1 11.9 23.8
2008 221 18.8 11.8 23.5
2009 220 19.5 11.3 24.1
2010 224 20.0 11.2 26.8
2011 237 20.2 11.7 23.6
2012 225 20.9 10.7 30.2
2013 239 20.4 11.7 37.7
2014 211 21.3 9.9 38.9
2015 199 20.0 9.9 37.2
2016 231 22.0 10.5 32
2017 221 23.9 9.2 28.1
2018 246 24.7 9.9 27.6
2019 241 20.5 11.7 31.1
2020 232 22.5 10.3 32.3
2021 249 23.1 10.7 21.7
2022 267 23.5 11.3 30
2023 263 22.3 11.7 26.2

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 Dr. L. F. Soule School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 229 12.0 19.0 7.4
1992 240 14.1 17.0 10.8
1993 257 15.2 16.9 9.7
1994 268 14.8 18.1 11.9
1995 285 16.1 17.7 8.4
1996 285 16.1 17.7 8.4
1997 290 16.0 18.1 16.2
1998 287 18.4 15.6 16
1999 273 19.1 14.3 16.5
2000 260 18.8 13.8 23.1
2001 275 19.6 14.0 20.7
2002 241 16.7 14.4 26.6
2003 241 16.7 14.4 26.6
2004 273 16.7 16.3 19
2005 229 19.3 11.9 18.8
2006 240 19.1 12.6 19.2
2007 228 19.1 11.9 23.8
2008 221 18.8 11.8 23.5
2009 220 19.5 11.3 24.1
2010 224 20.0 11.2 26.8
2011 237 20.2 11.7 23.6
2012 225 20.9 10.7 30.2
2013 239 20.4 11.7 37.7
2014 211 21.3 9.9 38.9
2015 199 20.0 9.9 37.2
2016 231 22.0 10.5 32
2017 221 23.9 9.2 28.1
2018 246 24.7 9.9 27.6
2019 241 20.5 11.7 31.1
2020 232 22.5 10.3 32.3
2021 249 23.1 10.7 21.7
2022 267 23.5 11.3 30
2023 263 22.3 11.7 26.2

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 Dr. L. F. Soule School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $19,874

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. L. F. Soule School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 180th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 119th of 237 Elementary schools
 27.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr. L. F. Soule School)4464
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Salem School District)5969
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Dr. L. F. Soule School)4036
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Salem School District)5254
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr. L. F. Soule School)3451
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Salem School District)5859
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Dr. L. F. Soule School)3949
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Salem School District)5655
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr. L. F. Soule School)3944
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Salem School District)5349
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Dr. L. F. Soule School)5850
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Salem School District)6758
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Dr. L. F. Soule School)2834
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Salem School District)3928
 11%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Dr. L. F. Soule School)3954
 15%
   All Grades Mathematics (Salem School District)5147
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Dr. L. F. Soule School)4544
 1%
   All Grades Reading (Salem School District)5855
 3%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Dr. L. F. Soule School)2834
 6%
   All Grades Science (Salem School District)4134
 7%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students241263
 9.1%
African American93
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian1313
Hispanic5553
 3.6%
Pacific Islander00
White153170
 11.1%
Two or More Races1123
 109.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.1%26.2%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. L. F. Soule School

Students at Dr. L. F. Soule School are 65% White, 20% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 263 students attended Dr. L. F. Soule School.

Dr. L. F. Soule School ranks 132nd of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Dr. L. F. Soule School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodbury School
High : Salem High School


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