Lancaster Elementary School

Summary:

Lancaster Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Lancaster, New Hampshire, with a student population of 351. 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.

Despite being part of the White Mountains region, Lancaster Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the state and its own school district on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 29% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 41% statewide and 25% in the district. Similarly, only 41% were proficient or better in Reading, compared to 53% statewide and 38% in the district. The school's performance in Science is also low, with only 21% proficient or better compared to 36% statewide. Lancaster Elementary School has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 188 out of 234 elementary schools in New Hampshire, performing particularly poorly for female and male students.

When compared to nearby schools, Lancaster Elementary School generally underperforms. For example, Bethlehem Elementary School, about 15 miles away, consistently outperforms Lancaster in academic measures, with 65% proficiency in Mathematics and 75% in Reading in 2023-2024. Mildred C. Lakeway School in Littleton, about 16 miles away, also outperforms Lancaster in most subject areas. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 48 out of 242 schools in 2013-2014 (4-star rating) to 188 out of 234 schools in 2023-2024 (1-star rating).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 35 Ice Pond Road
       Lancaster, NH  03584-4426


(603) 788-4924

District: White Mountains Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
188th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,274 Help


Students who attend Lancaster Elementary School usually attend:

High:    White Mountains Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  351

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Hispanic:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lancaster Elementary School ranks worse than 80.3% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.51. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lancaster Elementary School ranks worse than 70% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lancaster Elementary School is 8.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lancaster Elementary School is $12,274.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lancaster Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster Elementary School 188th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Lancaster Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster Elementary School 91st of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Lancaster 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 Lancaster Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.15 154th 238 35.3%
2007 33.63 176th 237 25.7%
2008 30.31 188th 236 20.3%
2009 35.67 181st 240 24.6%
2010 30.46 191st 242 21.1%
2011 61.75 95th 237 59.9%
2012 71.18 61st 241 74.7%
2013 71.13 58th 241 75.9%
2014 73.06 48th 242 80.2%
2015 57.38 89th 206 56.8%
2016 37.14 173rd 244 29.1%
2017 59.38 88th 229 61.6%
2018 37.80 160th 231 30.7%
2019 23.10 191st 231 17.3%
2021 22.79 171st 211 19.0%
2022 26.80 184th 233 21.0%
2023 24.94 189th 237 20.3%
2024 25.51 188th 234 19.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.71 25th 52 51.9%
2024 35.52 45th 71 36.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.54 137th 190 27.9%
2019 35.53 134th 192 30.2%
2021 26.78 130th 160 18.8%
2022 35.54 129th 187 31.0%
2023 29.59 148th 193 23.3%
2024 18.15 156th 187 16.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.26 119th 195 39.0%
2019 19.36 172nd 195 11.8%
2021 22.49 137th 168 18.5%
2022 20.45 167th 194 13.9%
2023 22.36 167th 199 16.1%
2024 29.04 151st 193 21.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.05 161st 227 29.1%
2019 23.72 194th 229 15.3%
2021 22.88 172nd 209 17.7%
2022 25.84 182nd 229 20.5%
2023 23.53 189th 233 18.9%
2024 23.23 184th 228 19.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lancaster Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.49 64th 126 49.2%
2007 43.40 75th 125 40.0%
2008 40.68 81st 129 37.2%
2009 45.60 78th 127 38.6%
2010 31.96 94th 127 26.0%
2011 53.46 60th 128 53.1%
2012 55.65 56th 131 57.3%
2013 52.06 67th 131 48.9%
2014 78.03 20th 132 84.8%
2015 71.07 26th 107 75.7%
2016 62.44 47th 134 64.9%
2017 52.45 63rd 125 49.6%
2018 15.97 119th 131 9.2%
2019 22.06 102nd 128 20.3%
2021 26.71 90th 125 28.0%
2022 12.02 121st 130 6.9%
2023 18.14 112th 134 16.4%
2024 33.48 91st 130 30.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.55 89th 116 23.3%
2019 40.38 79th 114 30.7%
2021 34.65 75th 113 33.6%
2022 18.96 104th 115 9.6%
2023 25.95 89th 114 21.9%
2024 35.97 71st 110 35.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.86 106th 114 7.0%
2019 16.69 99th 113 12.4%
2021 18.08 104th 116 10.3%
2022 9.31 113th 117 3.4%
2023 14.43 105th 117 10.3%
2024 39.98 66th 113 41.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lancaster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.23 117th 129 9.3%
2019 19.25 107th 126 15.1%
2021 23.20 99th 123 19.5%
2022 11.27 122nd 129 5.4%
2023 19.63 111th 132 15.9%
2024 33.45 87th 128 32.0%
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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.

Lancaster Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Lancaster Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 535 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1992 540 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1993 506 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1994 508 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1995 532 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1996 532 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1997 497 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1998 510 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1999 494 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2000 486 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2001 475 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2002 533 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2003 533 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2004 545 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2005 587 3 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2006 501 2 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2007 487 0 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2008 467 2 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2009 444 2 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2010 447 1 4 0 0 4 0 0 456
2011 425 1 4 0 2 4 0 0 436
2012 411 1 3 1 2 4 6 0 428
2013 385 1 4 0 1 3 7 0 401
2014 365 0 1 7 1 3 8 0 385
2015 363 1 1 8 1 2 15 0 391
2016 346 0 1 9 0 0 17 0 373
2017 374 1 2 9 1 0 18 0 405
2018 377 0 2 7 1 0 22 0 409
2019 389 1 2 7 0 0 28 0 427
2020 373 0 3 5 0 1 25 0 407
2021 347 0 3 7 0 1 23 0 381
2022 355 0 3 6 0 0 19 0 383
2023 326 0 4 6 0 0 15 0 351

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 Lancaster Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 539 38.0 14.1 16.3
1992 545 35.0 15.5 15.2
1993 507 37.0 13.7 16.4
1994 510 33.7 15.1 19.6
1995 535 38.7 13.8 18.9
1996 535 38.7 13.8 18.9
1997 497 36.4 13.7 20.7
1998 515 34.2 15.1 18.1
1999 499 34.6 14.4 21.4
2000 487 38.5 12.6 33.7
2001 476 38.0 12.5 27.7
2002 541 42.8 12.6 30.7
2003 541 42.8 12.6 30.7
2004 552 44.5 12.4 27.7
2005 597 41.9 14.2 28.1
2006 512 43.9 11.7 32.2
2007 498 42.9 11.6 27.7
2008 484 39.1 12.4 30.8
2009 460 38.8 11.9 37.8
2010 456 40.1 11.3 42.8
2011 436 39.8 10.9 47
2012 428 36.8 11.6 48.6
2013 401 37.6 10.6 42.9
2014 385 34.3 11.2 49.9
2015 391 36.0 10.8 51.7
2016 373 36.0 10.3 49.3
2017 405 37.4 10.8 47.9
2018 409 35.4 11.5 46.9
2019 427 35.3 12.0 46.8
2020 407 34.7 11.7 53.6
2021 381 37.7 10.1 50.7
2022 383 35.8 10.6 41.5
2023 351 39.1 8.9 41.9

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 Lancaster Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 539 38.0 14.1 16.3
1992 545 35.0 15.5 15.2
1993 507 37.0 13.7 16.4
1994 510 33.7 15.1 19.6
1995 535 38.7 13.8 18.9
1996 535 38.7 13.8 18.9
1997 497 36.4 13.7 20.7
1998 515 34.2 15.1 18.1
1999 499 34.6 14.4 21.4
2000 487 38.5 12.6 33.7
2001 476 38.0 12.5 27.7
2002 541 42.8 12.6 30.7
2003 541 42.8 12.6 30.7
2004 552 44.5 12.4 27.7
2005 597 41.9 14.2 28.1
2006 512 43.9 11.7 32.2
2007 498 42.9 11.6 27.7
2008 484 39.1 12.4 30.8
2009 460 38.8 11.9 37.8
2010 456 40.1 11.3 42.8
2011 436 39.8 10.9 47
2012 428 36.8 11.6 48.6
2013 401 37.6 10.6 42.9
2014 385 34.3 11.2 49.9
2015 391 36.0 10.8 51.7
2016 373 36.0 10.3 49.3
2017 405 37.4 10.8 47.9
2018 409 35.4 11.5 46.9
2019 427 35.3 12.0 46.8
2020 407 34.7 11.7 53.6
2021 381 37.7 10.1 50.7
2022 383 35.8 10.6 41.5
2023 351 39.1 8.9 41.9

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 Lancaster Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,274

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lancaster Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 191st of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 189th of 237 Elementary schools
 2.9%
Ranks 102nd of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 112th of 134 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary School)4244
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (White Mountains Regional School District)4436
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lancaster Elementary School)4031
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (White Mountains Regional School District)4526
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary School)3635
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (White Mountains Regional School District)4032
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Lancaster Elementary School)4330
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (White Mountains Regional School District)5332
 21%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary School)4236
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (White Mountains Regional School District)4426
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4438
 6%
5th Grade Reading (Lancaster Elementary School)3835
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (White Mountains Regional School District)4941
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Lancaster Elementary School)3038
 8%
   5th Grade Science (White Mountains Regional School District)3437
 3%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary School)3315
 18%
   6th Grade Mathematics (White Mountains Regional School District)4010
 30%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Lancaster Elementary School)4551
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (White Mountains Regional School District)4946
 3%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary School)3923
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (White Mountains Regional School District)4920
 29%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Lancaster Elementary School)3735
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (White Mountains Regional School District)5631
 25%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary School)3614
 22%
   8th Grade Mathematics (White Mountains Regional School District)4430
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Lancaster Elementary School)4942
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (White Mountains Regional School District)5750
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Lancaster Elementary School)2625
 1%
   8th Grade Science (White Mountains Regional School District)3737
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary School)3823
 15%
   All Grades Mathematics (White Mountains Regional School District)4424
 20%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Lancaster Elementary School)4138
 3%
   All Grades Reading (White Mountains Regional School District)5240
 12%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Lancaster Elementary School)2830
 2%
   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 Students427351
 17.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic76
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White389326
 16.2%
Two or More Races2815
 46.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.8%41.9%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lancaster Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 351 students attended Lancaster Elementary School.

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

High : White Mountains Regional High School

Lancaster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.7% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

Students at Lancaster Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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