Allenstown Elementary School

Allenstown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 196 students in grades K-4 in Allenstown, New Hampshire. The school's performance has been mixed, with fluctuating statewide rankings and test scores that are sometimes below state averages, but also some bright spots in 3rd-grade academic achievement.

Allenstown Elementary School has shown mixed performance on state assessments, with 49% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 48% proficient or better in reading in 2022-2023, both below the state averages. However, the school's 3rd-grade mathematics and reading proficiency rates were higher than the state, at 58% and 55% compared to 52% and 46%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.09% to 44.9% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the nearby Bow Elementary School, which had only 3.38% of students receiving free/reduced lunch in 2022-2023. Additionally, Allenstown Elementary has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.2 to 12.1 over the past three years, lower than the ratios of many nearby schools, such as Hooksett Memorial School (14.2).

When compared to nearby elementary schools, Allenstown Elementary's performance has been mixed. While its overall performance is below the state average, the school's 3rd-grade mathematics and reading proficiency rates are higher than the state averages and comparable to or better than many nearby schools, such as Epsom Central School and Pembroke Hill School. However, the school's high free/reduced lunch rate and lower overall rankings suggest that it may face greater socioeconomic challenges than some of its neighbors in the Epsom School District, Bow School District, and Pembroke School District.