James Faulkner Elementary School

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James Faulkner Elementary School ranks 99 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

James Faulkner Elementary School is a small, public elementary school serving 58 students in grades K-5 in the rural town of Stoddard, New Hampshire. The school is part of the Stoddard School District, which is ranked 74 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a predominantly white student population, with 96.55% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the state average and the racial makeup of nearby schools like Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School, which has a student population that is 91.08% white. Academically, James Faulkner Elementary School has shown mixed performance, with proficiency rates in mathematics (37%) and reading (56%) below the state averages, but a higher science proficiency rate (46%) than the state average. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, suggesting inconsistent academic performance. Compared to nearby schools, such as Surry Village Charter School, James Faulkner Elementary School has lower proficiency rates in mathematics and reading.

One potential strength of the school is its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.2 students per teacher, which is lower than many nearby schools. However, the school also has a high percentage of students (34.48%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state average and the rates of some nearby schools. This suggests that the school serves a relatively economically disadvantaged population, which may impact academic performance. Overall, James Faulkner Elementary School appears to be a small, rural school with a need to improve its academic outcomes, particularly in mathematics and reading, while leveraging its low student-teacher ratio to better support its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

200 School St.
Stoddard, NH 03464-0365

(603) 446-3348

District: Stoddard School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,127

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 58

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.6%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details James Faulkner Elementary School ranks better than 57.7% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.6%), Hispanic (1.7%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Faulkner Elementary School is 9.2. (See more...)

Compare James Faulkner Elementary School employs 6.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Faulkner Elementary School is $21,127.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James Faulkner Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks James Faulkner Elementary School 99^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See James Faulkner Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Stoddard School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stoddard School District 74^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for James Faulkner Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at James Faulkner Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2010	17.54	216^th	242	10.7%
2012	18.23	224^th	241	7.1%
2016	51.00	133^rd	244	45.5%
2017	65.85	76^th	229	66.8%
2018	52.29	114^th	231	50.6%
2019	51.06	120^th	231	48.1%
2022	55.79	101^st	233	56.7%
2023	44.99	136^th	237	42.6%
2024	56.39	99^th	234	57.7%

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Rank History for White students at James Faulkner Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	51.76	117^th	227	48.5%
2019	56.44	102^nd	229	55.5%
2022	67.00	69^th	229	69.9%
2023	43.35	139^th	233	40.3%
2024	55.36	108^th	228	52.6%

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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.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for James Faulkner Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	29	29
1991	31	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	31
1992	43	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	43
1993	49	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	49
1994	45	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
1995	52	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	52
1996	52	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	52
1997	54	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	54
1998	62	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
1999	62	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
2000	48	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	48
2001	52	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	52
2002	41	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	41
2003	41	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	41
2004	43	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	43
2005	46	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	46
2006	49	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	49
2007	45	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
2008	45	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	47
2009	43	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
2010	48	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	50
2011	44	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	47
2012	55	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	58
2013	55	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	60
2014	53	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	57
2015	71	0	0	1	0	0	5	0	77
2016	77	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	81
2017	79	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	82
2018	73	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	74
2019	64	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	65
2020	66	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	68
2021	52	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	54
2022	57	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	61
2023	56	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	58

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 James Faulkner Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	29	3.0	9.6	10.3
1991	31	2.0	15.5	0
1992	43	4.0	10.7	0
1993	49	3.0	16.3	16.3
1994	45	3.0	15.0	2.2
1995	52	5.0	10.4	21.2
1996	52	5.0	10.4	21.2
1997	54	91.0	0.6	11.1
1998	62	3.5	17.7	21
1999	62	3.0	20.7	n/a
2000	48	4.4	10.9	22.9
2001	52	4.0	13.0	5.8
2002	41	4.3	9.5	7.3
2003	41	4.3	9.5	7.3
2004	43	4.2	10.2	9.3
2005	46	4.4	10.5	28.3
2006	49	4.4	11.1	16.3
2007	45	4.5	10.0	4.4
2008	47	4.3	10.9	8.5
2009	45	4.3	10.5	6.7
2010	50	4.3	11.6	18
2011	47	4.2	11.1	14.9
2012	58	4.2	13.8	17.2
2013	60	4.4	13.6	26.7
2014	57	5.4	10.5	33.3
2015	77	7.0	11.0	27.3
2016	81	7.0	11.5	34.6
2017	82	6.9	11.8	35.4
2018	74	8.0	9.2	37.8
2019	65	7.3	8.9	29.2
2020	68	6.8	10.0	17.6
2021	54	6.8	7.9	29.6
2022	61	6.3	9.6	36.1
2023	58	6.3	9.2	34.5

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 James Faulkner Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	29	3.0	9.6	10.3
1991	31	2.0	15.5	0
1992	43	4.0	10.7	0
1993	49	3.0	16.3	16.3
1994	45	3.0	15.0	2.2
1995	52	5.0	10.4	21.2
1996	52	5.0	10.4	21.2
1997	54	91.0	0.6	11.1
1998	62	3.5	17.7	21
1999	62	3.0	20.7	n/a
2000	48	4.4	10.9	22.9
2001	52	4.0	13.0	5.8
2002	41	4.3	9.5	7.3
2003	41	4.3	9.5	7.3
2004	43	4.2	10.2	9.3
2005	46	4.4	10.5	28.3
2006	49	4.4	11.1	16.3
2007	45	4.5	10.0	4.4
2008	47	4.3	10.9	8.5
2009	45	4.3	10.5	6.7
2010	50	4.3	11.6	18
2011	47	4.2	11.1	14.9
2012	58	4.2	13.8	17.2
2013	60	4.4	13.6	26.7
2014	57	5.4	10.5	33.3
2015	77	7.0	11.0	27.3
2016	81	7.0	11.5	34.6
2017	82	6.9	11.8	35.4
2018	74	8.0	9.2	37.8
2019	65	7.3	8.9	29.2
2020	68	6.8	10.0	17.6
2021	54	6.8	7.9	29.6
2022	61	6.3	9.6	36.1
2023	58	6.3	9.2	34.5

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 James Faulkner Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$21,127

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Faulkner Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 120^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 136^th of 237 Elementary schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (James Faulkner Elementary School)	58	43	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stoddard School District)	58	43	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (James Faulkner Elementary School)	50	36	14%
4th Grade Reading (Stoddard School District)	50	36	14%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (James Faulkner Elementary School)	38	50	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stoddard School District)	38	50	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	38	6%
5th Grade Reading (James Faulkner Elementary School)	69	43	26%
5th Grade Reading (Stoddard School District)	69	43	26%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (James Faulkner Elementary School)	38	29	9%
5th Grade Science (Stoddard School District)	38	29	9%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	38
All Grades Mathematics (James Faulkner Elementary School)	53	47	6%
All Grades Mathematics (Stoddard School District)	53	47	6%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (James Faulkner Elementary School)	56	44	12%
All Grades Reading (Stoddard School District)	56	44	12%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (James Faulkner Elementary School)	38	29	9%
All Grades Science (Stoddard School District)	38	29	9%
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	65	58	10.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	64	56	12.5%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.2%	34.5%	5.3%

Schools Near James Faulkner 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 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 All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
James Faulkner Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 School St.	Stoddard	03464	Cheshire County	Stoddard School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 446-3348	58	6	9.2	34.5%	56 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	56.4	99^th of 234 public elementary schools	57.7%		45	136^th of 237 public elementary schools	42.6%	37		27.0	54.0		37.0		64.0	54.0		56.0	46.0	46.0	$21,127
Nelson Elementary School	Public	K-5	441 Granite Lake Rd.	Nelson	03457	Cheshire County	Nelson School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 847-3408	59	7	8.4	32.2%	57 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.4	191^st of 234 public elementary schools	18.4%					(n/a)			15.0		47.0			54.0		56.0	15.0	15.0	$18,452
John D. Perkins Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	919 Nh Rte 10	Marlow	03456	Cheshire County	Marlow School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 446-3307	57	6	10.3	33.3%	55 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					36.0					39.0			$25,940
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	62 Wolf Way	Washington	03280	Sullivan County	Washington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 495-3463	52	5	11.0	36.5%	50 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					33.0					44.0			$21,685
Gilsum STEAM Academy	Public	K-6	640 Route 10	Gilsum	03448	Cheshire County	Monadnock Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 352-2226	52	5	10.4	44.2%	47 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	4 (7.7%)	37.4	155^th of 234 public elementary schools	33.8%		14.4	217^th of 237 public elementary schools	8.4%	62		50.0		0.0	28.0		55.0		45.0	56.0			$19,944
Antrim Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	10 School St.	Antrim	03440	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 588-6371	128	14	9.1	29.7%	120 (93.8%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	63.4	78^th of 234 public elementary schools	66.7%		34.4	166^th of 237 public elementary schools	30.0%	88	59.0	61.0			60.0	64.0	43.0			53.0			$23,549
Hancock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	10 Elementary Ln.	Hancock	03449	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 525-3303	69	9	7.9	24.6%	67 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		41.0			58.0		59.0			62.0			$26,517
Wells Memorial School	Public	K-6	235 Chesham Rd.	Harrisville	03450	Cheshire County	Harrisville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 827-3272	55	5	10.1	14.5%	47 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (12.7%)								(n/a)					36.0					48.0			$23,429
Surry Village Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	449 Route 12A	Surry	03431	Cheshire County	Surry Village Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(603) 357-9700	94	9	11.0	29.8%	83 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)	80.7	34^th of 234 public elementary schools	85.5%		59.2	87^th of 237 public elementary schools	63.3%	53			64.0	42.0	49.0			73.0	75.0	59.0	64.0	71.0
Pierce Elementary School	Public	K-4	19 Main St.	Bennington	03442	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 588-2131	65	8	8.1	29.2%	62 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	29.5	178^th of 234 public elementary schools	23.9%		52.4	112^th of 237 public elementary schools	52.7%	66	55.0	27.0			38.0	45.0	27.0			35.0			$20,182

Frequently Asked Questions about James Faulkner Elementary School

What district is James Faulkner Elementary School in?

Stoddard School District

Is James Faulkner Elementary School a good school?

James Faulkner Elementary School ranks 99^th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of James Faulkner Elementary School?

Students at James Faulkner Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend James Faulkner Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 58 students attended James Faulkner Elementary School.

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