Whitefield Elementary School

Summary:

Whitefield Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Whitefield, New Hampshire, with a student population of around 260. The school is part of the White Mountains Regional School District, which is ranked 138 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whitefield Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its own district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in Math (23%), Reading (30%), and Science (18%) significantly lower than the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has declined over time, from being ranked 64th out of 231 New Hampshire elementary schools in 2017-2018 to being ranked 197th out of 234 schools in 2023-2024, placing it in the bottom 15% of elementary schools in the state. The school's performance is particularly low for its female, male, and White student subgroups, with rankings in the bottom 20-25% of New Hampshire elementary schools for these groups. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 36.75% in 2021-2022 to 47.69% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

While Whitefield Elementary School struggles academically, some nearby schools, such as Lancaster Elementary and Groveton Elementary, perform significantly better on standardized tests and have higher statewide rankings. Additionally, the small Stark Village School and the Heartwood Public Charter School have unique profiles, with the former performing well in Reading and the latter struggling in Math but performing better in Reading and Science compared to Whitefield Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 34 Twin Mountain Rd.
       Whitefield, NH  03598-0128


(603) 837-3088

District: White Mountains Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
197th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,573 Help


Students who attend Whitefield Elementary School usually attend:

High:    White Mountains Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  260

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.2%
Two or more races:
4.6%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whitefield Elementary School ranks worse than 84.2% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details Whitefield Elementary School ranks worse than 83.8% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), two or more races (4.6%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitefield Elementary School is 9.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitefield Elementary School is $15,573.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whitefield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitefield Elementary School 197th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Whitefield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Whitefield Elementary School 109th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Whitefield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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White Mountains Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks White Mountains Regional School District 138th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitefield Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Whitefield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.82 155th 238 34.9%
2007 28.13 188th 237 20.7%
2008 18.89 210th 236 11.0%
2009 33.33 186th 240 22.5%
2010 10.95 233rd 242 3.7%
2011 45.08 147th 237 38.0%
2012 66.05 75th 241 68.9%
2013 60.85 97th 241 59.8%
2014 49.82 135th 242 44.2%
2015 56.26 92nd 206 55.3%
2016 59.99 94th 244 61.5%
2017 56.22 102nd 229 55.5%
2018 68.21 64th 231 72.3%
2019 51.93 119th 231 48.5%
2021 36.54 139th 211 34.1%
2022 20.96 198th 233 15.0%
2023 18.48 208th 237 12.2%
2024 18.30 197th 234 15.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Whitefield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.18 103rd 190 45.8%
2019 38.77 121st 192 37.0%
2021 62.04 55th 160 65.6%
2022 25.92 151st 187 19.3%
2023 20.28 167th 193 13.5%
2024 14.87 164th 187 12.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Whitefield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.95 34th 195 82.6%
2019 66.70 57th 195 70.8%
2021 15.77 147th 168 12.5%
2022 24.80 152nd 194 21.6%
2023 24.37 160th 199 19.6%
2024 25.80 157th 193 18.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Whitefield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.24 55th 227 75.8%
2019 53.97 108th 229 52.8%
2021 37.63 137th 209 34.4%
2022 20.80 200th 229 12.7%
2023 19.70 203rd 233 12.9%
2024 17.22 196th 228 14.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Whitefield Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Whitefield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.32 58th 126 54.0%
2007 41.21 81st 125 35.2%
2008 20.68 113th 129 12.4%
2009 17.60 112th 127 11.8%
2010 15.49 113th 127 11.0%
2011 48.76 68th 128 46.9%
2012 58.95 50th 131 61.8%
2013 42.05 87th 131 33.6%
2014 42.22 84th 132 36.4%
2015 48.78 55th 107 48.6%
2016 65.31 38th 134 71.6%
2017 76.61 22nd 125 82.4%
2018 67.44 34th 131 74.0%
2019 66.26 41st 128 68.0%
2021 54.42 53rd 125 57.6%
2022 51.66 56th 130 56.9%
2023 41.96 79th 134 41.0%
2024 18.57 109th 130 16.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Whitefield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.36 27th 116 76.7%
2019 76.45 19th 114 83.3%
2022 46.63 57th 115 50.4%
2023 49.69 52nd 114 54.4%
2024 18.69 93rd 110 15.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Whitefield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.59 46th 114 59.6%
2019 70.60 31st 113 72.6%
2021 64.00 34th 116 70.7%
2022 56.56 42nd 117 64.1%
2024 31.63 81st 113 28.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Whitefield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.95 31st 129 76.0%
2019 67.33 36th 126 71.4%
2021 53.63 51st 123 58.5%
2022 54.73 51st 129 60.5%
2023 43.96 75th 132 43.2%
2024 16.84 109th 128 14.8%
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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.

Whitefield Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, August 11, 2019

Open Quote The lack of professionalism from the staff at this school is awful. The lack of actually educating them is worse. The main focus of this school is to pass kids, just move them on. They show movies, have rock concerts during school hours, the kids basically don't have school on Wednesdays in the winter because they go skiing. The kids that don't ski? They get to play games and hang out. This is not how you prepare kids for life after school. This school is more of a day camp. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Whitefield Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 357 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1994 369 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1995 375 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1996 375 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1997 366 3 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 372
1998 363 3 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 373 5 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 381
2000 356 7 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 366
2001 341 4 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 350
2002 355 3 2 4 5 n/a n/a 0 369
2003 355 3 2 4 5 n/a n/a 0 369
2004 341 6 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 359
2005 325 5 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2006 302 6 7 9 2 n/a n/a 0 326
2007 317 5 6 10 1 n/a n/a 1 340
2008 294 3 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2009 321 2 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2010 342 3 8 0 4 0 0 0 357
2011 334 5 6 0 3 1 0 0 349
2012 318 6 6 0 1 2 0 0 333
2013 328 4 4 0 0 2 1 0 339
2014 314 3 5 4 0 0 5 0 331
2015 292 2 5 5 0 0 2 0 306
2016 284 1 4 6 0 0 2 0 297
2017 276 3 4 6 0 0 3 0 292
2018 278 1 3 6 0 0 3 0 291
2019 307 2 3 6 0 0 4 0 322
2020 284 2 2 8 0 0 11 0 307
2021 239 1 0 3 0 0 8 0 251
2022 258 3 1 7 0 0 14 0 283
2023 237 2 1 8 0 0 12 0 260

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 Whitefield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 359 25.5 14.1 18.7
1994 372 22.8 16.3 22
1995 380 27.6 13.8 20
1996 380 27.6 13.8 20
1997 372 26.7 13.9 0
1998 372 22.7 16.4 24.5
1999 381 24.2 15.7 27
2000 366 23.4 15.6 32.2
2001 350 24.0 14.6 29.4
2002 369 29.9 12.3 31.4
2003 369 29.9 12.3 31.4
2004 359 33.6 10.7 30.9
2005 340 35.2 9.7 27.4
2006 326 28.8 11.3 28.5
2007 340 29.0 11.7 32.4
2008 308 30.5 10.1 35.4
2009 336 29.0 11.6 42.3
2010 357 32.6 10.9 48.7
2011 349 29.8 11.7 49
2012 333 30.9 10.7 52
2013 339 31.7 10.6 53.7
2014 331 33.8 9.7 57.4
2015 306 34.0 9.0 59.8
2016 297 31.0 9.5 52.5
2017 292 33.2 8.7 53.1
2018 291 30.3 9.6 46.4
2019 322 30.3 10.6 47.2
2020 307 30.6 10.0 45.9
2021 251 27.6 9.0 46.6
2022 283 27.3 10.3 36.7
2023 260 27.1 9.5 47.7

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 Whitefield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 359 25.5 14.1 18.7
1994 372 22.8 16.3 22
1995 380 27.6 13.8 20
1996 380 27.6 13.8 20
1997 372 26.7 13.9 0
1998 372 22.7 16.4 24.5
1999 381 24.2 15.7 27
2000 366 23.4 15.6 32.2
2001 350 24.0 14.6 29.4
2002 369 29.9 12.3 31.4
2003 369 29.9 12.3 31.4
2004 359 33.6 10.7 30.9
2005 340 35.2 9.7 27.4
2006 326 28.8 11.3 28.5
2007 340 29.0 11.7 32.4
2008 308 30.5 10.1 35.4
2009 336 29.0 11.6 42.3
2010 357 32.6 10.9 48.7
2011 349 29.8 11.7 49
2012 333 30.9 10.7 52
2013 339 31.7 10.6 53.7
2014 331 33.8 9.7 57.4
2015 306 34.0 9.0 59.8
2016 297 31.0 9.5 52.5
2017 292 33.2 8.7 53.1
2018 291 30.3 9.6 46.4
2019 322 30.3 10.6 47.2
2020 307 30.6 10.0 45.9
2021 251 27.6 9.0 46.6
2022 283 27.3 10.3 36.7
2023 260 27.1 9.5 47.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Whitefield Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,573

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitefield Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 119th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 208th of 237 Elementary schools
 36.2%
Ranks 41st of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 79th of 134 Middle schools
 26.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whitefield Elementary School)4728
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (White Mountains Regional School District)4436
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Whitefield Elementary School)5021
 29%
   3rd Grade Reading (White Mountains Regional School District)4526
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whitefield Elementary School)4825
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (White Mountains Regional School District)4032
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Whitefield Elementary School)7635
 41%
   4th Grade Reading (White Mountains Regional School District)5332
 21%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whitefield Elementary School)4817
 31%
   5th Grade Mathematics (White Mountains Regional School District)4412
 32%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Whitefield Elementary School)6750
 17%
   5th Grade Reading (White Mountains Regional School District)4941
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Whitefield Elementary School)3938
 1%
   5th Grade Science (White Mountains Regional School District)3437
 3%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Whitefield Elementary School)500
 50%
   6th Grade Mathematics (White Mountains Regional School District)4010
 30%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Whitefield Elementary School)5336
 17%
   6th Grade Reading (White Mountains Regional School District)4946
 3%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Whitefield Elementary School)6117
 44%
   7th Grade Mathematics (White Mountains Regional School District)4920
 29%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Whitefield Elementary School)7927
 52%
   7th Grade Reading (White Mountains Regional School District)5631
 25%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Whitefield Elementary School)5360
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (White Mountains Regional School District)4430
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Whitefield Elementary School)6868
   8th Grade Reading (White Mountains Regional School District)5750
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Whitefield Elementary School)5060
 10%
   8th Grade Science (White Mountains Regional School District)3737
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Whitefield Elementary School)5225
 27%
   All Grades Mathematics (White Mountains Regional School District)4424
 20%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Whitefield Elementary School)6639
 27%
   All Grades Reading (White Mountains Regional School District)5240
 12%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Whitefield Elementary School)4549
 4%
   All Grades Science (White Mountains Regional School District)4036
 4%
   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 Students322260
 19.3%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic68
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White307237
 22.8%
Two or More Races412
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.2%47.7%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Whitefield Elementary School

Whitefield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.8% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 260 students attended Whitefield Elementary School.

Students at Whitefield Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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

High : White Mountains Regional High School


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