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Edward Fenn School

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Edward Fenn School ranks 156 th of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

156^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Better than 30% of New Hampshire elementary schools

Summary

Edward Fenn School is an elementary school located in Gorham, New Hampshire, serving 147 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District, which is ranked 97 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Edward Fenn School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 52nd out of 211 elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 156th out of 224 in 2024-2025, it has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 12 students per teacher, which is lower than nearby schools like Stark Village School (12 students per teacher) and Jackson Grammar School (12.6 students per teacher). However, the school generally performs below the state and district averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels, with the exception of a bright spot in 4th grade mathematics, where the school's proficiency rate of 58% exceeds both the state (52%) and district (58%) averages.

The school's performance for female students has been relatively stronger, ranking 122nd out of 193 elementary schools in New Hampshire in 2022-2023, compared to 152nd out of 186 for male students. Additionally, the percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Edward Fenn School has been steadily increasing, from 30.57% in 2021-2022 to 32.65% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average of around 40% in recent years. By addressing these challenges and building on the school's strengths, such as its effective staffing model, the administration and community can work towards enhancing the educational experience and outcomes for all students at Edward Fenn School.

143

Students ?

9.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,041

Per pupil spending ?

40.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

169 Main St.
Gorham, NH 03581-1691

(603) 466-3334

District: Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District

Students who attend Edward Fenn School usually attend:

Middle:	Gorham Middle School
High:	Gorham High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Two or more races:

2.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 27th percentile in 2015 → 30th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New Hampshire average (38% vs 45% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Reading scores 14 pts below the New Hampshire average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg42%

New Hampshire avg45%

156^th of 224

New Hampshire public elementary schools ?

Bottom 30%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

From bottom 27% (2015) to bottom 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

97^th of 158Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District among New Hampshire districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	33.4	156 of 224	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.0	150 of 234	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.2	113 of 237	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.9	74 of 233	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.5	52 of 211	75.4%	★★★★☆
2019	60.4	89 of 231	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.6	100 of 231	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	67.0	73 of 229	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.3	118 of 244	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	35.6	150 of 206	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	46.9	148 of 242	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	52.7	130 of 241	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	49.9	133 of 241	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	66.2	81 of 237	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	46.3	147 of 242	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	41.6	165 of 240	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.7	152 of 236	35.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2023	41.0	122 of 193	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	71.5	42 of 187	77.5%	★★★★☆
2021	76.6	30 of 160	81.3%	★★★★☆
2019	62.1	68 of 192	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.5	66 of 190	65.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	24.9	152 of 186	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.2	136 of 193	29.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	64.0	66 of 199	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.5	75 of 194	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.0	36 of 195	81.5%	★★★★☆
2018	51.9	94 of 195	51.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2018	56.2	14 of 52	73.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	30.6	163 of 223	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.3	157 of 228	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.2	109 of 233	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.4	79 of 229	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.3	53 of 209	74.6%	★★★★☆
2019	63.5	79 of 229	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.8	88 of 227	61.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2018)73rd percentile+16 vs school

Female (2023)37th percentile-16 vs school

White (2025)27th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2025)18th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2024-2025) ?

Reading41%-14 vs state

Science39%~ state avg

Mathematics35%-7 vs state

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Schools Near Edward Fenn School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NH SAS Mathematics (2025)					NH SAS Reading (2025)					NH SAS Science (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
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	143	15	9.5	40.6%	129 (90.2%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (4.9%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	33.4	156^th of 224 public elementary schools	30.4%		39	150^th of 234 public elementary schools	35.9%	6	27.0	58.0	29.0		35.0	30.0	47.0	50.0		41.0	39.0	39.0	$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	412	34	12.1	63.8%	372 (90.3%)	3 (0.7%)	15 (3.6%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.6%)	25.6	181^st of 224 public elementary schools	19.2%		16.6	202^nd of 234 public elementary schools	13.7%	21	22.0	48.0	39.0		36.0	28.0	39.0	45.0		37.0	31.0	31.0	$19,855
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	89	9	9.8	32.6%	85 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)								(n/a)				18.0					36.0	38.0
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	102	10	10.0	28.4%	94 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	36.7	145^th of 224 public elementary schools	35.3%		27.2	185^th of 234 public elementary schools	20.9%	40	92.0	40.0	21.0	36.0	45.0	58.0	33.0	43.0	43.0	44.0	29.0	29.0	$15,097
Jackson Grammar School	Public	K-6	10 Black Mountain Rd	Jackson	03846	Carroll County	Jackson School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 383-6861	37	5	7.4	10.8%	30 (81.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)	2 (5.4%)	1 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)								(n/a)					73.0					86.0			$27,939
Stark Village School	Public	K-6	1192 Stark Hwy.	Stark	03582	Coos County	Stark School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 636-1092	32	3	11.8	43.8%	32 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					31.0					63.0			$29,535

Frequently Asked Questions about Edward Fenn School

What district is Edward Fenn School in?

Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District

What is the racial makeup of Edward Fenn School?

Students at Edward Fenn School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Edward Fenn School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 143 students attended Edward Fenn School.

Is Edward Fenn School a good school?

Edward Fenn School ranks 156^th of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Edward Fenn School attend?

Students who attend Edward Fenn School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gorham Middle School
High : Gorham High School

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