Is Sanbornton Central School a good school?

Sanbornton Central School ranks 93 rd of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sanbornton Central School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 179 students attended Sanbornton Central School.

What is the racial makeup of Sanbornton Central School?

Students at Sanbornton Central School are 84% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Sanbornton Central School attend?

Students who attend Sanbornton Central School usually go on to attend: Middle : Winnisquam Regional Middle School High : Winnisquam Regional High School

Sanbornton Central School

Summary:

Sanbornton Central School is an elementary school serving grades K-4 in the Winnisquam Regional School District in Sanbornton, New Hampshire, with a student population of 177 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 59% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 51% in Reading, compared to 39% and 43% for the district, and 41% and 53% for the state, respectively.

Sanbornton Central School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby Southwick School (11.4) and the Laconia-area schools (9.8-11.8), indicating a more favorable learning environment for students. However, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 25.62% in 2020-2021 to 37.85% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Gilford Elementary School (13.35%) but lower than the Laconia-area schools (37.69%-65.13%).

While Sanbornton Central School has maintained strong academic performance, its statewide ranking has declined from a high of 28th out of 231 New Hampshire elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 93rd out of 234 in the current school year, suggesting that the school may be facing increasing competition from other high-performing schools in the state. Additionally, the school's performance on the SchoolDigger rankings for female and male students has been variable, with female students ranking 16th out of 187 schools in 2023-2024 but male students ranking 158th out of 193 schools, indicating potential achievement gaps that the school may need to address.

Detail:

Public K-4

16 Hunkins Pond Rd.
Sanbornton, NH 03269-2425

(603) 286-8223

District: Winnisquam Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
93^rd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,788

Students who attend Sanbornton Central School usually attend:

Middle:	Winnisquam Regional Middle School
High:	Winnisquam Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 179

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.8%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sanbornton Central School ranks better than 60.3% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), two or more races (7.8%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sanbornton Central School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Sanbornton Central School employs 14.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sanbornton Central School is $21,788.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sanbornton Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanbornton Central School 93^rd of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Sanbornton Central School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Winnisquam Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Winnisquam Regional School District 128^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sanbornton Central School

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Rank History for all students at Sanbornton Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	67.34	71^st	238	70.2%
2007	41.29	160^th	237	32.5%
2008	49.12	135^th	236	42.8%
2009	72.05	57^th	240	76.3%
2010	78.55	35^th	242	85.5%
2011	71.93	62^nd	237	73.8%
2012	58.32	104^th	241	56.8%
2013	47.18	156^th	241	35.3%
2014	51.66	127^th	242	47.5%
2015	79.99	26^th	206	87.4%
2016	65.63	76^th	244	68.9%
2017	68.85	65^th	229	71.6%
2018	79.70	28^th	231	87.9%
2019	62.79	83^rd	231	64.1%
2021	54.68	98^th	211	53.6%
2022	52.65	116^th	233	50.2%
2023	35.90	164^th	237	30.8%
2024	58.88	93^rd	234	60.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Sanbornton Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	65.95	56^th	190	70.5%
2019	48.36	103^rd	192	46.4%
2022	29.69	142^nd	187	24.1%
2023	34.35	136^th	193	29.5%
2024	86.07	16^th	187	91.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Sanbornton Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	82.38	19^th	195	90.3%
2019	71.54	45^th	195	76.9%
2021	61.82	57^th	168	66.1%
2022	72.11	44^th	194	77.3%
2023	41.48	123^rd	199	38.2%
2024	25.21	158^th	193	18.1%

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Rank History for White students at Sanbornton Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	76.68	31^st	227	86.3%
2019	59.66	87^th	229	62.0%
2021	51.34	104^th	209	50.2%
2022	52.47	112^th	229	51.1%
2023	38.10	152^nd	233	34.8%
2024	65.65	72^nd	228	68.4%

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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 Sanbornton Central School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	178	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	179
1992	218	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	218
1993	158	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	158
1994	197	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	198
1995	199	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	199
1996	199	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	199
1997	231	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	233
1998	233	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	235
1999	232	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	234
2000	217	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	221
2001	214	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	218
2002	208	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	210
2003	208	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	210
2004	205	2	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	213
2005	210	1	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	219
2006	200	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	206
2007	203	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	207
2008	186	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	190
2009	190	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	197
2010	181	0	3	3	0	0	6	193
2011	182	0	3	3	0	0	6	194
2012	201	0	3	1	0	0	4	209
2013	179	0	2	3	0	0	7	191
2014	185	0	2	2	0	0	7	196
2015	174	0	1	1	0	0	8	184
2016	183	0	0	1	0	0	8	192
2017	177	1	0	1	0	0	12	191
2018	184	1	1	1	0	0	10	197
2019	180	1	1	3	0	0	14	199
2020	175	2	1	4	2	0	14	198
2021	140	2	1	3	1	0	13	160
2022	151	2	1	2	1	0	10	167
2023	153	2	3	5	1	0	13	177
2024	150	2	3	10	0	0	14	179

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 Sanbornton Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	179	8.0	22.3	3.4
1992	218	9.0	24.2	6.4
1993	158	8.2	19.3	10.1
1994	198	11.5	17.2	8.6
1995	199	11.9	16.7	10.1
1996	199	11.9	16.7	10.1
1997	233	13.6	17.1	7.3
1998	235	14.1	16.7	8.1
1999	234	13.4	17.5	6.8
2000	221	14.4	15.3	17.6
2001	218	16.3	13.4	17.4
2002	210	14.9	14.1	16.7
2003	210	14.9	14.1	16.7
2004	213	16.6	12.8	15.5
2005	219	19.0	11.5	16.4
2006	206	15.4	13.4	18.9
2007	207	15.4	13.4	19.3
2008	190	15.9	11.9	21.6
2009	197	15.9	12.4	21.3
2010	193	14.9	12.9	24.4
2011	194	15.4	12.5	27.8
2012	209	15.4	13.5	26.3
2013	191	15.4	12.4	30.4
2014	196	15.4	12.7	27
2015	184	16.0	11.5	30.4
2016	192	15.0	12.8	29.2
2017	191	15.6	12.2	28.3
2018	197	15.6	12.6	23.4
2019	199	15.1	13.1	25.6
2020	198	15.1	13.1	21.7
2021	160	14.9	10.7	25.6
2022	167	14.9	11.2	31.7
2023	177	13.2	13.4	37.9
2024	179	14.2	12.6	40.8

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 Sanbornton Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	179	8.0	22.3	3.4
1992	218	9.0	24.2	6.4
1993	158	8.2	19.3	10.1
1994	198	11.5	17.2	8.6
1995	199	11.9	16.7	10.1
1996	199	11.9	16.7	10.1
1997	233	13.6	17.1	7.3
1998	235	14.1	16.7	8.1
1999	234	13.4	17.5	6.8
2000	221	14.4	15.3	17.6
2001	218	16.3	13.4	17.4
2002	210	14.9	14.1	16.7
2003	210	14.9	14.1	16.7
2004	213	16.6	12.8	15.5
2005	219	19.0	11.5	16.4
2006	206	15.4	13.4	18.9
2007	207	15.4	13.4	19.3
2008	190	15.9	11.9	21.6
2009	197	15.9	12.4	21.3
2010	193	14.9	12.9	24.4
2011	194	15.4	12.5	27.8
2012	209	15.4	13.5	26.3
2013	191	15.4	12.4	30.4
2014	196	15.4	12.7	27
2015	184	16.0	11.5	30.4
2016	192	15.0	12.8	29.2
2017	191	15.6	12.2	28.3
2018	197	15.6	12.6	23.4
2019	199	15.1	13.1	25.6
2020	198	15.1	13.1	21.7
2021	160	14.9	10.7	25.6
2022	167	14.9	11.2	31.7
2023	177	13.2	13.4	37.9
2024	179	14.2	12.6	40.8

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 Sanbornton Central School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$21,788

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sanbornton Central 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 83^rd of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 164^th of 237 Elementary schools	33.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sanbornton Central School)	69	55	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Winnisquam Regional School District)	51	42	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sanbornton Central School)	66	34	32%
3rd Grade Reading (Winnisquam Regional School District)	51	32	19%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sanbornton Central School)	56	51	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Winnisquam Regional School District)	49	48	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Sanbornton Central School)	51	28	23%
4th Grade Reading (Winnisquam Regional School District)	53	41	12%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sanbornton Central School)	44	48	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Winnisquam Regional School District)	38	49	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	38	6%
5th Grade Reading (Sanbornton Central School)	74	61	13%
5th Grade Reading (Winnisquam Regional School District)	67	53	14%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Sanbornton Central School)	44	37	7%
5th Grade Science (Winnisquam Regional School District)	38	35	3%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	38
All Grades Mathematics (Sanbornton Central School)	57	53	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Winnisquam Regional School District)	43	36	7%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Sanbornton Central School)	62	31	31%
All Grades Reading (Winnisquam Regional School District)	53	42	11%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Sanbornton Central School)	44	37	7%
All Grades Science (Winnisquam Regional School District)	42	33	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	199	177	11.1%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	180	153	15%
Two or More Races	14	13	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.6%	37.9%	12.2%

Schools Near Sanbornton 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 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
Sanbornton Central School	Public	K-4	16 Hunkins Pond Rd.	Sanbornton	03269	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 286-8223	179	14	12.6	40.8%	150 (83.8%)	2 (1.1%)	10 (5.6%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.8%)	58.9	93^rd of 234 public elementary schools	60.3%		35.9	164^th of 237 public elementary schools	30.8%	71	70.0	48.0			59.0	53.0	48.0			51.0			$21,788
Winnisquam Early Learning Center	Public	PK	435 W. Main Street	Tilton	03276	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 286-4531	31	3	12.4	32.3%	29 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)
Southwick School	Public	K-4	50 Zion Hill Rd.	Northfield	03276	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 286-3611	253	24	10.7	38.3%	215 (85.0%)	2 (0.8%)	14 (5.5%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.5%)	26.1	187^th of 234 public elementary schools	20.1%		33.4	168^th of 237 public elementary schools	29.1%	19	38.0	44.0			41.0	32.0	38.0			35.0			$15,141
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	5 Elm Street	Northfield	03276	Belknap County	Compass Classical Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 729-3370	124	8	15.5	61.3%	117 (94.4%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	7.2	229^th of 234 public elementary schools	2.1%		2.2	236^th of 237 public elementary schools	0.4%	7	0.0	0.0		15.0		21.0	20.0		42.0	26.0		10.0
Paul A. Smith School	Public	PK, KG-3	41 Daniel Webster Dr.	Franklin	03235	Merrimack County	Franklin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 934-4144	281	29	9.6	58.4%	250 (89.0%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.6%)								(n/a)	35.0				35.0	28.0				28.0			$22,561
Pleasant Street School	Public	PK, KG-5	350 Pleasant St.	Laconia	03246	Belknap County	Laconia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 524-2168	259	23	11.2	43.2%	227 (87.6%)	9 (3.5%)	12 (4.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	30.3	175^th of 234 public elementary schools	25.2%		21.8	199^th of 237 public elementary schools	16.0%	24	55.0	34.0	15.0		35.0	45.0	47.0	45.0		45.0	21.0	21.0	$18,998
Jennie D. Blake School	Public	PK, KG-6	32 Crescent St	Hill	03243	Merrimack County	Hill School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 934-2245	64	8	8.2	39.1%	61 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)					50.0					47.0			$25,673
Belmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	26 Best St.	Belmont	03220	Belknap County	Shaker Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 267-6568	331	33	10.0	41.1%	305 (92.1%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.8%)	35.7	159^th of 234 public elementary schools	32.1%		30.8	171^st of 237 public elementary schools	27.8%	12	33.0	39.0			36.0	46.0	51.0			49.0			$18,619
Woodland Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	225 Winter St. Ext.	Laconia	03246	Belknap County	Laconia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 524-8733	303	31	9.7	64.0%	251 (82.8%)	5 (1.7%)	15 (5.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (9.2%)	15.4	204^th of 234 public elementary schools	12.8%		21.3	201^st of 237 public elementary schools	15.2%	3	27.0	27.0	21.0		25.0	39.0	36.0	35.0		36.0	17.0	17.0	$18,999
Elm Street School	Public	PK, KG-5	478 Elm St.	Laconia	03246	Belknap County	Laconia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 524-4113	271	22	12.3	45.8%	237 (87.5%)	6 (2.2%)	15 (5.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.3%)	59.5	88^th of 234 public elementary schools	62.4%		52.1	115^th of 237 public elementary schools	51.5%	27	54.0	50.0	58.0		54.0	41.0	53.0	61.0		51.0	53.0	53.0	$18,995

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