Is Sunapee Central School a good school?

Sunapee Central School ranks 26 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sunapee Central School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 178 students attended Sunapee Central School.

What is the racial makeup of Sunapee Central School?

Students at Sunapee Central School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Sunapee Central School attend?

Students who attend Sunapee Central School usually go on to attend: Middle : Sunapee Middle High School High : Sunapee Senior High School

Sunapee Central School

Summary:

Sunapee Central School is a public elementary school serving 159 students in grades K-5 in the town of Sunapee, New Hampshire. This high-performing school consistently outpaces state and local averages in academic achievement, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Sunapee Central School's academic performance is truly impressive, with 67% proficiency in Math and 68% in Reading on the latest state assessments, compared to state averages of 41% and 53% respectively. The school has been ranked as high as 9th out of 237 elementary schools in New Hampshire and maintains a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its female and White student subgroups perform particularly well, ranking in the top 13 and 29 schools in the state. Additionally, Sunapee Central School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status compared to many other schools, and maintains a small student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention.

When compared to nearby schools, Sunapee Central School's academic performance is truly exceptional. For example, in 2023-2024, Sunapee Central had 67% Math proficiency, while Disnard Elementary School, Bluff School, and Richards Elementary School had proficiency rates of just 26%, 20%, and 12% respectively. This level of sustained excellence over the past decade is truly noteworthy. However, the school's lack of racial diversity and potential socioeconomic disparities are areas that warrant further examination and consideration.

Detail:

Public K-5

22 School St.
Sunapee, NH 03782-2924

(603) 763-5675

District: Sunapee School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $29,257

Students who attend Sunapee Central School usually attend:

Middle:	Sunapee Middle High School
High:	Sunapee Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 178

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Asian:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunapee Central School ranks better than 88.9% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.59. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), Hispanic (3.9%), Asian (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunapee Central School is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare Sunapee Central School employs 17.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunapee Central School is $29,257.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunapee Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunapee Central School 26^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Sunapee Central School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Sunapee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunapee School District 42^nd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunapee Central School

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Rank History for all students at Sunapee Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	60.98	96^th	238	59.7%
2007	59.40	103^rd	237	56.5%
2008	62.02	90^th	236	61.9%
2009	58.61	105^th	240	56.3%
2010	39.61	164^th	242	32.2%
2011	69.11	75^th	237	68.4%
2012	73.11	57^th	241	76.3%
2013	76.86	38^th	241	84.2%
2014	76.00	33^rd	242	86.4%
2015	70.38	52^nd	206	74.8%
2016	83.37	23^rd	244	90.6%
2017	88.09	13^th	229	94.3%
2018	84.77	16^th	231	93.1%
2019	76.61	38^th	231	83.5%
2021	68.13	57^th	211	73.0%
2022	80.96	29^th	233	87.6%
2023	91.43	9^th	237	96.2%
2024	84.59	26^th	234	88.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Sunapee Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	85.70	13^th	190	93.2%
2019	79.19	25^th	192	87.0%
2022	71.91	40^th	187	78.6%
2023	91.11	8^th	193	95.9%
2024	87.42	13^th	187	93.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Sunapee Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	69.67	48^th	195	75.4%
2019	66.67	58^th	195	70.3%
2021	55.09	66^th	168	60.7%
2022	77.23	31^st	194	84.0%
2023	86.78	17^th	199	91.5%
2024	80.65	26^th	193	86.5%

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Rank History for White students at Sunapee Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	83.28	17^th	227	92.5%
2019	76.83	36^th	229	84.3%
2021	69.80	51^st	209	75.6%
2022	81.90	27^th	229	88.2%
2023	91.36	9^th	233	96.1%
2024	81.67	29^th	228	87.3%

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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 Sunapee Central School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	268	1	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	274
1992	285	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	289
1993	277	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	281
1994	295	2	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	300
1995	275	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	279
1996	275	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	279
1997	269	2	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	276
1998	282	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	282
1999	214	1	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	221
2000	215	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	220
2001	222	1	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	228
2002	213	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	217
2003	213	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	217
2004	211	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	214
2005	213	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	217
2006	196	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	200
2007	199	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	203
2008	195	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	199
2009	193	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	196
2010	202	1	3	0	1	0	0	207
2011	198	0	0	1	1	0	1	201
2012	186	1	0	0	1	0	3	191
2013	173	1	1	3	1	0	2	181
2014	164	0	1	0	0	0	2	167
2015	164	0	2	0	0	0	3	169
2016	157	0	2	0	0	0	7	166
2017	147	0	3	0	0	0	6	156
2018	149	0	4	0	0	0	5	158
2019	136	0	2	4	0	0	6	148
2020	153	0	2	3	0	0	7	165
2021	142	0	2	4	0	0	5	153
2022	143	1	2	9	0	0	4	159
2023	145	0	3	7	0	0	4	159
2024	163	1	4	7	0	0	3	178

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 Sunapee Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	274	14.0	19.5	8.4
1992	289	15.0	19.2	10.4
1993	281	14.0	20.1	10
1994	300	14.0	21.4	15
1995	279	16.0	17.4	10
1996	279	16.0	17.4	10
1997	276	17.5	15.8	18.8
1998	282	19.0	14.8	12.4
1999	221	19.5	11.3	15.8
2000	220	20.5	10.7	21.8
2001	228	15.9	14.3	15.8
2002	217	24.0	9.0	13.4
2003	217	24.0	9.0	13.4
2004	214	18.5	11.6	9.8
2005	217	21.4	10.1	12.9
2006	200	18.0	11.1	17
2007	203	19.2	10.6	15.3
2008	199	19.2	10.4	17.1
2009	196	22.0	8.9	19.9
2010	207	19.3	10.7	15
2011	201	19.3	10.4	21.4
2012	191	18.3	10.4	18.3
2013	181	21.0	8.6	11.6
2014	167	18.0	9.2	20.4
2015	169	18.0	9.3	24.3
2016	166	18.0	9.2	22.3
2017	156	18.1	8.6	14.1
2018	158	18.1	8.7	19
2019	148	18.7	7.9	19.6
2020	165	18.7	8.8	20.6
2021	153	17.5	8.7	28.8
2022	159	15.5	10.2	24.5
2023	159	19.2	8.2	24.5
2024	178	17.6	10.1	22.5

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 Sunapee Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	274	14.0	19.5	8.4
1992	289	15.0	19.2	10.4
1993	281	14.0	20.1	10
1994	300	14.0	21.4	15
1995	279	16.0	17.4	10
1996	279	16.0	17.4	10
1997	276	17.5	15.8	18.8
1998	282	19.0	14.8	12.4
1999	221	19.5	11.3	15.8
2000	220	20.5	10.7	21.8
2001	228	15.9	14.3	15.8
2002	217	24.0	9.0	13.4
2003	217	24.0	9.0	13.4
2004	214	18.5	11.6	9.8
2005	217	21.4	10.1	12.9
2006	200	18.0	11.1	17
2007	203	19.2	10.6	15.3
2008	199	19.2	10.4	17.1
2009	196	22.0	8.9	19.9
2010	207	19.3	10.7	15
2011	201	19.3	10.4	21.4
2012	191	18.3	10.4	18.3
2013	181	21.0	8.6	11.6
2014	167	18.0	9.2	20.4
2015	169	18.0	9.3	24.3
2016	166	18.0	9.2	22.3
2017	156	18.1	8.6	14.1
2018	158	18.1	8.7	19
2019	148	18.7	7.9	19.6
2020	165	18.7	8.8	20.6
2021	153	17.5	8.7	28.8
2022	159	15.5	10.2	24.5
2023	159	19.2	8.2	24.5
2024	178	17.6	10.1	22.5

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 Sunapee Central School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$29,257

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunapee Central School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 38^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 9^th of 237 Elementary schools	12.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunapee Central School)	62	67	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunapee School District)	62	67	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sunapee Central School)	62	67	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sunapee School District)	62	67	5%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunapee Central School)	76	71	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunapee School District)	76	71	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Sunapee Central School)	79	81	2%
4th Grade Reading (Sunapee School District)	79	81	2%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunapee Central School)	67	73	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunapee School District)	67	73	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Sunapee Central School)	70	88	18%
5th Grade Reading (Sunapee School District)	70	88	18%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Sunapee Central School)	44	65	21%
5th Grade Science (Sunapee School District)	44	65	21%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Sunapee Central School)	69	70	1%
All Grades Mathematics (Sunapee School District)	68	64	4%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Sunapee Central School)	71	79	8%
All Grades Reading (Sunapee School District)	70	71	1%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Sunapee Central School)	44	65	21%
All Grades Science (Sunapee School District)	49	55	6%
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	148	159	7.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	4	7	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	136	145	6.6%
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.6%	24.5%	4.9%

Schools Near Sunapee Central 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 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
Sunapee Central School	Public	K-5	22 School St.	Sunapee	03782	Sullivan County	Sunapee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 763-5675	178	18	10.1	22.5%	163 (91.6%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (3.9%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	84.6	26^th of 234 public elementary schools	88.9%		91.4	9^th of 237 public elementary schools	96.2%	17	73.0	68.0	61.0			67.0	67.0	61.0	76.0				68.0	61.0		61.0	$29,257
Richards Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 School St.	Newport	03773	Sullivan County	Newport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 863-3710	307	33	9.2	64.5%	289 (94.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	8.1	226^th of 234 public elementary schools	3.4%		6.9	231^st of 237 public elementary schools	2.5%	5							24.0	29.0	28.0				27.0	16.0		16.0	$17,990
Kearsarge Regional Preschool New London	Public	PK	114 Cougar Ct.	New London	03257	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 526-8604	25	4	6.2	20.0%	21 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)	2 (8.0%)								(n/a)
Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School at New London	Public	K-5	64 Cougar Ct	New London	03257	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 526-4737	337	30	11.2	8.6%	316 (93.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	80	37^th of 234 public elementary schools	84.2%		75.3	47^th of 237 public elementary schools	80.2%	10	63.0	53.0	56.0			57.0	65.0	72.0	80.0				72.0	58.0		58.0	$19,787
Croydon Village School	Public	K-4	889 NH Rt. 10	Croydon	03773	Sullivan County	Croydon School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 863-2080	24	3	9.6	33.3%	22 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.3%)								(n/a)																	$20,410
Grantham Village School	Public	PK, KG-6	75 Learning Dr.	Grantham	03753	Sullivan County	Grantham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 863-1681	271	21	13.1	3.7%	236 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	93.7	6^th of 234 public elementary schools	97.4%		95	6^th of 237 public elementary schools	97.5%		66.0	88.0	84.0	81.0		80.0	76.0	85.0	89.0	73.0			81.0	70.0		70.0	$22,809
Sutton Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	28 Newbury Road	Bradford	03221	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 927-4215	86	10	8.6	16.3%	81 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.3%)	71.2	54^th of 234 public elementary schools	76.9%		75	48^th of 237 public elementary schools	79.7%	6	64.0	80.0	31.0			58.0	79.0	80.0	69.0				76.0	31.0		31.0	$23,996
Lempster Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	29 School Rd	Lempster	03605	Sullivan County	Lempster School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 863-1080	123	9	13.9	41.5%	117 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.2	165^th of 234 public elementary schools	29.5%		63.9	71^st of 237 public elementary schools	70.0%	94	29.0			38.0	43.0	25.0	29.0			62.0	69.0		46.0			47.0	$24,818
Unity Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	864 2nd NH Tpke.	Newport	03773	Sullivan County	Unity School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 542-5888	93	11	8.3	37.6%	90 (96.8%)	2 (2.2%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.7	219^th of 234 public elementary schools	6.4%					(n/a)			21.0			11.0			21.0			36.0	32.0	21.0	13.0	17.0	$23,173
Kearsarge Reg. Elementary School - Bradford	Public	K-5	163 Old Warner Rd.	Bradford	03221	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 938-5959	167	18	9.1	22.2%	158 (94.6%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	48.7	124^th of 234 public elementary schools	47.0%		54.7	101^st of 237 public elementary schools	57.4%	23	35.0	50.0	38.0			40.0	39.0	65.0	55.0				51.0	48.0		48.0	$23,176

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