Heartwood Public Charter School

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Heartwood Public Charter School ranks 92 nd of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Heartwood Public Charter School is a small elementary school in Jefferson, New Hampshire, serving 39 students in grades K-8 with a predominantly white student population. The school stands out for its low student-teacher ratio, strong reading and science proficiency, but lags behind the top-performing schools in the area, particularly in mathematics.

Heartwood Public Charter School's key strengths include a very low student-teacher ratio of 5.4 students per teacher, as well as consistently higher reading and science proficiency rates compared to the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, 68% of Heartwood students were proficient or better in reading, versus the state average of 53%, and 55% were proficient or better in science, compared to the state average of 36%. However, the school's overall academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates, lags behind the top-performing school in the area, Lafayette Regional School, which has consistently high proficiency across all subjects and grade levels.

Another factor to consider is Heartwood Public Charter School's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 38.46%, which is higher than some nearby schools like Bethlehem Elementary School (31.79%) and Lafayette Regional School (14.77%). The school's statewide ranking has remained relatively stable, ranking 92 out of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

30 Davenport Rd
Jefferson, NH 03583-4001

(603) 696-1856

District: Heartwood Public Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
92^nd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 5.4

Number of students: 39

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.4%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heartwood Public Charter School ranks better than 60.7% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.04. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heartwood Public Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heartwood Public Charter School 92^nd of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Heartwood Public Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Heartwood Public Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heartwood Public Charter School 69^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Heartwood Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	59.04	92^nd	234	60.7%

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Rank History for White students at Heartwood Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.98	93^rd	228	59.2%

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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 Heartwood Public Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	38	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	39

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 Heartwood Public Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	39	7.2	5.4	38.5

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 Heartwood Public Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	39	7.2	5.4	38.5

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.

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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 8th 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
Heartwood Public Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	30 Davenport Rd	Jefferson	03583	Coos County	Heartwood Public Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 696-1856	39	7	5.4	38.5%	38 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	59	92^nd of 234 public elementary schools	60.7%					(n/a)			18.0							73.0				68.0	55.0		55.0
Whitefield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	34 Twin Mountain Rd.	Whitefield	03598	Coos County	White Mountains Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 837-3088	260	27	9.5	47.7%	237 (91.2%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.6%)	18.3	197^th of 234 public elementary schools	15.8%		18.5	208^th of 237 public elementary schools	12.2%	11	28.0	18.0	20.0	28.0	32.0	13.0	23.0	26.0	32.0	33.0	56.0	23.0	13.0	30.0	25.0	13.0	18.0	$15,573
Lancaster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	35 Ice Pond Road	Lancaster	03584	Coos County	White Mountains Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 788-4924	351	39	8.9	41.9%	326 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	25.5	188^th of 234 public elementary schools	19.7%		24.9	189^th of 237 public elementary schools	20.3%	1	24.0	35.0	28.0	35.0	33.0	18.0	29.0	24.0	24.0	51.0	61.0	62.0	27.0	41.0	23.0	18.0	21.0	$12,274
Edward Fenn School	Public	K-5	169 Main St.	Gorham	03581	Coos County	Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 466-3334	151	16	9.7	31.1%	141 (93.4%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	39	150^th of 234 public elementary schools	35.9%		52.2	113^th of 237 public elementary schools	52.3%	37	67.0	38.0	38.0				46.0	50.0	42.0	40.0				44.0	24.0		24.0	$18,041
Berlin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 State Street	Berlin	03570	Coos County	Berlin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 752-5311	422	39	10.8	62.3%	384 (91.0%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (4.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.8%)	16.6	202^nd of 234 public elementary schools	13.7%		24.4	192^nd of 237 public elementary schools	19.0%	10	38.0	42.0	24.0				34.0	27.0	31.0	27.0				28.0	16.0		16.0	$19,855
Stark Village School	Public	K-6	1192 Stark Hwy.	Stark	03582	Coos County	Stark School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 636-1092	29	3	9.6	34.5%	29 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							14.0							79.0				$29,535
Groveton Elementary School	Public	K-5	36 Church St.	Groveton	03582	Coos County	Northumberland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 636-1806	127	11	11.5	52.8%	125 (98.4%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	46.6	130^th of 234 public elementary schools	44.4%		31.9	169^th of 237 public elementary schools	28.7%	39	73.0	41.0	29.0				48.0	36.0	45.0	52.0				45.0	52.0		52.0	$30,674
Bethlehem Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2297 Main St.	Bethlehem	03574	Grafton County	Bethlehem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 869-5842	151	15	10.0	31.8%	132 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.6%)	6 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	85.6	23^rd of 234 public elementary schools	90.2%		77.4	41^st of 237 public elementary schools	82.7%	18	60.0	55.0	69.0	77.0			65.0	60.0	68.0	100.0	81.0			75.0	85.0		85.0	$23,363
Mildred C. Lakeway School	Public	K-6	325 Union St.	Littleton	03561	Grafton County	Littleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 444-2831	345	35	10.0	59.1%	292 (84.6%)	6 (1.7%)	24 (7.0%)	7 (2.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)	47.7	127^th of 234 public elementary schools	45.7%		56.6	96^th of 237 public elementary schools	59.5%	31	68.0	54.0	37.0	40.0			50.0	43.0	52.0	51.0	53.0			50.0	27.0		27.0	$22,420
Milan Village Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	11 Bridge St.	Milan	03588	Coos County	Milan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 449-3306	120	9	13.6	32.5%	110 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.3%)	27.2	185^th of 234 public elementary schools	20.9%		46	132^nd of 237 public elementary schools	44.3%	53	31.0	29.0	38.0	60.0			40.0	31.0	21.0	46.0	47.0			36.0	15.0		15.0	$15,097

Frequently Asked Questions about Heartwood Public Charter School

How many students attend Heartwood Public Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 39 students attended Heartwood Public Charter School.

Is Heartwood Public Charter School a good school?

Heartwood Public Charter School ranks 92^nd of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Heartwood Public Charter School?

Students at Heartwood Public Charter School are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

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