Florence Rideout Elementary School

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Florence Rideout Elementary School ranks 87 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Florence Rideout Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wilton, New Hampshire, serving grades 1-5 with a total enrollment of 240 students. The school is part of the Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District, which is ranked 93 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a predominantly white student population, with 92.92% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the state average and the racial makeup of many nearby schools. Academically, Florence Rideout Elementary School has shown a mixed performance, ranking 87 out of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, its ranking has fluctuated over the past several years, ranging from 72 to 138 out of all New Hampshire elementary schools. The school has performed better for female students and white students compared to male students and special education students.

When comparing Florence Rideout Elementary School to nearby schools, it generally performs lower than high-performing schools like Mason Elementary School and Mont Vernon Village School, but outperforms some lower-performing schools in the region, such as Heron Pond Elementary School in Milford. The school's predominantly white student population and disparities in student group achievement suggest areas for the school to focus on in terms of promoting diversity and addressing any underlying factors contributing to these gaps.

Detail:

Public 1-5

18 Tremont St.
Wilton, NH 03086-0430

(603) 732-9229

District: Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,949

Students who attend Florence Rideout Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Wilton-Lyndeboro Middle School
High:	Wilton-Lyndeboro Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 240

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Florence Rideout Elementary School ranks better than 62.8% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), Hispanic (2.5%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Florence Rideout Elementary School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Florence Rideout Elementary School employs 21.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Florence Rideout Elementary School is $20,949.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Florence Rideout Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence Rideout Elementary School 87^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Florence Rideout Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District 93^rd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Florence Rideout Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Florence Rideout Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2013	56.64	112^th	241	53.5%
2014	50.86	130^th	242	46.3%
2015	38.85	140^th	206	32.0%
2017	67.05	72^nd	229	68.6%
2018	64.97	74^th	231	68.0%
2019	55.89	106^th	231	54.1%
2021	64.29	72^nd	211	65.9%
2022	42.45	138^th	233	40.8%
2023	58.43	92^nd	237	61.2%
2024	59.73	87^th	234	62.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Florence Rideout Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	48.75	28^th	59	52.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Florence Rideout Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	63.37	67^th	190	64.7%
2019	51.37	95^th	192	50.5%
2021	56.84	69^th	160	56.9%
2022	38.75	117^th	187	37.4%
2023	63.37	64^th	193	66.8%
2024	63.43	59^th	187	68.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Florence Rideout Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	66.63	58^th	195	70.3%
2019	65.29	59^th	195	69.7%
2021	69.55	39^th	168	76.8%
2022	42.03	118^th	194	39.2%
2023	48.78	105^th	199	47.2%
2024	54.16	90^th	193	53.4%

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Rank History for White students at Florence Rideout Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	64.01	71^st	227	68.7%
2019	55.71	105^th	229	54.1%
2021	63.44	69^th	209	67.0%
2022	44.27	136^th	229	40.6%
2023	59.57	88^th	233	62.2%
2024	60.41	86^th	228	62.3%

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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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by a citizen
Friday, January 27, 2017

Kind staff, fine enrichment program, comfortable new building. Extracurriculars like theater club, access to after school program. Recent efforts have been made to improve the curriculum and create greater collaboration between teachers and expand technology. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Florence Rideout Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	230	3	3	6	0	13	255
2012	220	2	1	9	0	9	241
2013	208	1	1	4	1	6	221
2014	202	0	1	2	0	4	209
2015	208	0	0	5	0	1	214
2016	218	0	0	2	0	2	222
2017	210	0	0	1	0	3	214
2018	213	0	1	2	0	2	218
2019	206	0	1	2	0	2	211
2020	222	1	1	5	0	3	232
2021	214	2	1	3	0	3	223
2022	217	4	1	3	0	4	229
2023	223	4	1	6	0	6	240

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 Florence Rideout Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	255	21.2	12.0	22
2012	241	21.0	11.4	25.7
2013	221	17.7	12.4	24
2014	209	19.2	10.8	23.4
2015	214	18.0	11.8	27.1
2016	222	20.0	11.1	32
2017	214	19.9	10.7	30.4
2018	218	19.3	11.2	28
2019	211	19.3	10.9	25.1
2020	232	19.3	12.0	22.4
2021	223	19.8	11.2	22.9
2022	229	21.0	10.9	20.1
2023	240	21.8	11.0	21.7

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 Florence Rideout Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	255	21.2	12.0	22
2012	241	21.0	11.4	25.7
2013	221	17.7	12.4	24
2014	209	19.2	10.8	23.4
2015	214	18.0	11.8	27.1
2016	222	20.0	11.1	32
2017	214	19.9	10.7	30.4
2018	218	19.3	11.2	28
2019	211	19.3	10.9	25.1
2020	232	19.3	12.0	22.4
2021	223	19.8	11.2	22.9
2022	229	21.0	10.9	20.1
2023	240	21.8	11.0	21.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Florence Rideout Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$20,949

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Florence Rideout Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 106^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 92^nd of 237 Elementary schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florence Rideout Elementary School)	89	39	50%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District)	87	39	48%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Florence Rideout Elementary School)	55	45	10%
3rd Grade Reading (Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District)	54	45	9%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florence Rideout Elementary School)	76	58	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District)	76	58	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Florence Rideout Elementary School)	51	58	7%
4th Grade Reading (Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District)	51	58	7%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florence Rideout Elementary School)	42	49	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District)	42	49	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Florence Rideout Elementary School)	50	69	19%
5th Grade Reading (Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District)	50	69	19%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Florence Rideout Elementary School)	34	36	2%
5th Grade Science (Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District)	34	36	2%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Florence Rideout Elementary School)	69	50	19%
All Grades Mathematics (Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District)	53	37	16%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Florence Rideout Elementary School)	52	57	5%
All Grades Reading (Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District)	55	56	1%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Florence Rideout Elementary School)	34	36	2%
All Grades Science (Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District)	34	29	5%
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	211	240	13.7%
African American	0	4
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	2	6	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	206	223	8.3%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.1%	21.7%	3.5%

Schools Near Florence Rideout 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
Florence Rideout Elementary School	Public	1-5	18 Tremont St.	Wilton	03086	Hillsborough County	Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 732-9229	240	22	11.0	21.7%	223 (92.9%)	4 (1.7%)	6 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	59.7	87^th of 234 public elementary schools	62.8%		58.4	92^nd of 237 public elementary schools	61.2%	5	48.0	60.0	50.0		52.0	47.0	49.0	62.0		53.0	54.0	54.0	$20,949
Heron Pond Elementary School	Public	2-5	80 Heron Pond Rd.	Milford	03055	Hillsborough County	Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 673-1811	569	46	12.4	17.4%	487 (85.6%)	5 (0.9%)	39 (6.9%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.4%)	32.5	171^st of 234 public elementary schools	26.9%		31.7	170^th of 237 public elementary schools	28.3%	1	40.0	31.0	37.0		36.0	44.0	37.0	51.0		44.0	35.0	35.0	$16,703
Lyndeborough Central School	Public	PK-K	192 Forest Rd.	Lyndeborough	03082	Hillsborough County	Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 732-9228	54	4	13.5	22.2%	49 (90.7%)	2 (3.7%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)								(n/a)													$19,810
Jacques Memorial Elementary School	Public	K-1	9 Elm St.	Milford	03055	Hillsborough County	Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 673-4434	287	26	11.0	16.0%	256 (89.2%)	5 (1.7%)	17 (5.9%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)								(n/a)													$17,865
Mont Vernon Village School	Public	K-6	1 Kittredge Rd	Mont Vernon	03057	Hillsborough County	Mont Vernon School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 673-5141	211	17	12.4	4.3%	191 (90.5%)	2 (0.9%)	9 (4.3%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	91.2	11^th of 234 public elementary schools	95.3%		88.4	19^th of 237 public elementary schools	92.0%	8	77.0	83.0	67.0	82.0	78.0	67.0	63.0	80.0	92.0	77.0	63.0	63.0	$19,638
Clark-Wilkins School	Public	PK, KG-4	80 Boston Post Rd.	Amherst	03031	Hillsborough County	Amherst School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 673-4411	708	53	13.2	4.4%	632 (89.3%)	8 (1.1%)	27 (3.8%)	13 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.8%)	83.5	30^th of 234 public elementary schools	87.2%		87.8	20^th of 237 public elementary schools	91.6%	10	73.0	78.0			75.0	61.0	64.0			63.0			$19,242
Temple Elementary School	Public	K-4	830 NH Route 45	Temple	03084	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 878-1955	31	5	6.8	29.0%	28 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)								(n/a)					57.0					43.0			$26,688
Mason Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13 Darling Hill Rd.	Mason	03048	Hillsborough County	Mason School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 878-2962	103	8	12.8	7.8%	96 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93	9^th of 234 public elementary schools	96.2%		89.3	13^th of 237 public elementary schools	94.5%	4	58.0	75.0	100.0		77.0	94.0	93.0	100.0		95.0	88.0	88.0	$20,869
Highbridge Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	171 Turnpike Road	New Ipswich	03071	Hillsborough County	Mascenic Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 878-4387	406	30	13.7	19.5%	393 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.5	71^st of 234 public elementary schools	69.7%		55.2	98^th of 237 public elementary schools	58.6%	27	55.0	62.0			59.0	54.0	59.0			57.0			$14,245
Richard Maghakian Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-3	22 Milford St.	Brookline	03033	Hillsborough County	Brookline School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 673-4640	326	25	12.8	4.0%	293 (89.9%)	3 (0.9%)	10 (3.1%)	10 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.8%)								(n/a)	62.0				62.0	51.0				51.0			$17,007

Frequently Asked Questions about Florence Rideout Elementary School

How many students attend Florence Rideout Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 240 students attended Florence Rideout Elementary School.

What district is Florence Rideout Elementary School in?

Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District

Is Florence Rideout Elementary School a good school?

Florence Rideout Elementary School ranks 87^th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Florence Rideout Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Florence Rideout Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wilton-Lyndeboro Middle School
High : Wilton-Lyndeboro Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Florence Rideout Elementary School?

Students at Florence Rideout Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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