Peterborough Elementary School

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Peterborough Elementary School ranks 45 th of 237 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-4

17 High St.
Peterborough, NH 03458-2404

(603) 924-3828

District: Contoocook Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
45^th of 237 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,508

Students who attend Peterborough Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	South Meadow School
High:	Conval Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.8

Number of students: 238

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.5%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Peterborough Elementary School ranks better than 81% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Contoocook Valley School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Peterborough Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Contoocook Valley School District. Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), two or more races (2.9%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peterborough Elementary School is 8.8. 4 elementary schools in the Contoocook Valley School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Peterborough Elementary School employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peterborough Elementary School is $24,508. 4 elementary schools in the Contoocook Valley School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Peterborough Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Peterborough Elementary School 45^th of 237 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Peterborough Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Contoocook Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Contoocook Valley School District 91^st of 161 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Peterborough Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Peterborough Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	44.74	141^st	238	40.8%
2007	47.51	136^th	237	42.6%
2008	48.23	140^th	236	40.7%
2009	41.59	166^th	240	30.8%
2010	49.87	133^rd	242	45.0%
2011	39.29	164^th	237	30.8%
2012	58.86	103^rd	241	57.3%
2013	47.14	157^th	241	34.9%
2014	62.80	87^th	242	64.0%
2015	27.09	161^st	206	21.8%
2017	50.63	120^th	229	47.6%
2018	57.90	97^th	231	58.0%
2019	37.47	155^th	231	32.9%
2021	69.27	54^th	211	74.4%
2022	74.62	45^th	233	80.7%
2023	76.61	45^th	237	81.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Peterborough Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	71.27	36^th	190	81.1%
2019	47.03	110^th	192	42.7%
2021	76.97	29^th	160	81.9%
2022	88.59	12^th	187	93.6%
2023	75.88	33^rd	193	82.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Peterborough Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	43.79	117^th	195	40.0%
2019	30.39	146^th	195	25.1%
2021	47.80	86^th	168	48.8%
2022	44.94	113^th	194	41.8%
2023	70.62	48^th	199	75.9%

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Rank History for White students at Peterborough Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	57.07	94^th	227	58.6%
2019	36.41	160^th	229	30.1%
2021	67.45	58^th	209	72.2%
2022	72.83	48^th	229	79.0%
2023	75.48	46^th	233	80.3%

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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 parent
Thursday, March 26, 2009

PES has a great reading program along with other resources to keep children on the same levels as others. More importantly the motto for the school is be Kind and Respectful which is very much inforced. I was very worried about bullying when my daughter started school but my fears were quickly put to rest when I saw the zero tollerance for children being disrespectful to others. The principle, Mrs. Copley is very kind, fair and very hands on. The children are rewarded periodically for keeping a kind environment. The school has small class sizes so the teachers have the ability to address the children as individuals. When I walk into the school I am always aware of the warm and friendly atmosphere, coming from a tight knit and great community of families. We are fortunate to have a very famous artist center/retreat just a mile away from the school, so we have famous artists and authors visiting our school all of the time. I was very shocked to see the school's ranking, there are much more important components than test score alone. I could not be happier with my expirience with PES. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Peterborough Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	309	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	314
1992	297	1	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	303
1993	372	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	378
1994	376	0	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	384
1995	404	0	10	5	0	n/a	n/a	419
1996	404	0	10	5	0	n/a	n/a	419
1997	383	2	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	399
1998	352	3	12	4	0	n/a	n/a	371
1999	334	3	10	5	0	n/a	n/a	352
2000	294	4	15	2	0	n/a	n/a	315
2001	339	2	14	3	0	n/a	n/a	358
2002	332	3	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	347
2003	332	3	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	347
2004	323	2	11	0	1	n/a	n/a	337
2005	322	2	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	333
2006	337	5	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	349
2007	360	6	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	374
2008	348	10	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	372
2009	326	9	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	348
2010	314	7	3	5	0	0	0	329
2011	274	5	7	5	0	0	0	291
2012	270	6	2	3	0	0	0	281
2013	252	5	3	1	0	0	0	261
2014	237	4	5	5	0	0	0	251
2015	255	2	7	9	0	0	0	273
2016	238	2	7	9	0	0	0	256
2017	251	3	8	5	0	0	0	267
2018	243	1	4	8	0	0	8	264
2019	249	3	4	7	0	0	6	269
2020	247	3	3	7	0	0	8	268
2021	229	3	5	2	0	0	7	246
2022	256	1	4	4	0	0	6	271
2023	225	2	1	3	0	0	7	238

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 Peterborough Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	314	18.8	16.7	8
1992	303	22.6	13.4	10.2
1993	378	24.0	15.8	11.4
1994	384	25.0	15.4	11.2
1995	419	25.5	16.4	11.5
1996	419	25.5	16.4	11.5
1997	399	27.5	14.5	13.8
1998	371	24.1	15.4	10.8
1999	352	22.4	15.7	7.7
2000	315	22.4	14.1	11.7
2001	358	27.2	13.2	15.9
2002	347	28.7	12.1	18.7
2003	347	28.7	12.1	18.7
2004	337	30.7	11.0	22.6
2005	333	29.8	11.2	15.6
2006	349	27.3	12.8	19.2
2007	374	30.2	12.4	20.1
2008	372	29.4	12.7	20.4
2009	348	28.8	12.1	23.6
2010	329	28.8	11.4	23.1
2011	291	26.8	10.8	24.1
2012	281	22.8	12.3	27.8
2013	261	20.2	12.9	29.5
2014	251	24.8	10.1	31.5
2015	273	19.0	14.3	38.1
2016	256	20.0	12.8	41.8
2017	267	22.8	11.7	41.6
2018	264	26.4	10.0	34.1
2019	269	29.8	9.0	33.1
2020	268	24.3	11.0	28.7
2021	246	29.0	8.4	31.7
2022	271	28.0	9.6	21.8
2023	238	27.0	8.8	26.1

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 Peterborough Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	314	18.8	16.7	8
1992	303	22.6	13.4	10.2
1993	378	24.0	15.8	11.4
1994	384	25.0	15.4	11.2
1995	419	25.5	16.4	11.5
1996	419	25.5	16.4	11.5
1997	399	27.5	14.5	13.8
1998	371	24.1	15.4	10.8
1999	352	22.4	15.7	7.7
2000	315	22.4	14.1	11.7
2001	358	27.2	13.2	15.9
2002	347	28.7	12.1	18.7
2003	347	28.7	12.1	18.7
2004	337	30.7	11.0	22.6
2005	333	29.8	11.2	15.6
2006	349	27.3	12.8	19.2
2007	374	30.2	12.4	20.1
2008	372	29.4	12.7	20.4
2009	348	28.8	12.1	23.6
2010	329	28.8	11.4	23.1
2011	291	26.8	10.8	24.1
2012	281	22.8	12.3	27.8
2013	261	20.2	12.9	29.5
2014	251	24.8	10.1	31.5
2015	273	19.0	14.3	38.1
2016	256	20.0	12.8	41.8
2017	267	22.8	11.7	41.6
2018	264	26.4	10.0	34.1
2019	269	29.8	9.0	33.1
2020	268	24.3	11.0	28.7
2021	246	29.0	8.4	31.7
2022	271	28.0	9.6	21.8
2023	238	27.0	8.8	26.1

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 Peterborough Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$24,508

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Peterborough Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 155^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 45^th of 237 Elementary schools	48.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Peterborough Elementary School)	52	88	36%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Contoocook Valley School District)	53	57	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Peterborough Elementary School)	63	65	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Contoocook Valley School District)	53	58	5%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Peterborough Elementary School)	33	48	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Contoocook Valley School District)	31	51	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Peterborough Elementary School)	44	62	18%
4th Grade Reading (Contoocook Valley School District)	37	53	16%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Peterborough Elementary School)	41	65	24%
All Grades Mathematics (Contoocook Valley School District)	41	40	1%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Peterborough Elementary School)	52	63	11%
All Grades Reading (Contoocook Valley School District)	49	51	2%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	269	238	11.5%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	7	3	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	249	225	9.6%
Two or More Races	6	7	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.1%	26.1%	7%

Schools Near Peterborough Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NH SAS Mathematics (2023)				NH SAS Reading (2023)				NH SAS Science (2023)		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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Peterborough Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	17 High St.	Peterborough	03458	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 924-3828	238	27	8.8	26.1%	225 (94.5%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	76.6	45^th of 237 public elementary schools	81.0%		74.6	45^th of 233 public elementary schools	80.7%		88.0	48.0		65.0	65.0	62.0		63.0			$24,508
Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School	Public, Charter	K-5	10 Sharon Road	Peterborough	03458	Hillsborough County	Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 602-1560	195	11	17.4	6.2%	186 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	57	95^th of 237 public elementary schools	59.9%					(n/a)	70.0	47.0	42.0	50.0	35.0	47.0	66.0	52.0	45.0	45.0
Dublin Consolidated School	Public	K-5	1177 Main St	Dublin	03444	Cheshire County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 563-8332	57	5	11.4	10.5%	55 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		55.0		40.0		50.0		57.0			$27,479
Jaffrey Grade School	Public	PK, KG-5	18 School St.	Jaffrey	03452	Cheshire County	Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 532-8355	288	35	8.1	36.8%	249 (86.5%)	3 (1.0%)	17 (5.9%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	40.4	152^nd of 237 public elementary schools	35.9%		61.2	83^rd of 233 public elementary schools	64.4%	69	74.0	34.0	15.0	42.0	49.0	54.0	48.0	50.0	18.0	18.0	$18,975
Greenfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	860 Forest Rd.	Greenfield	03047	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 547-3334	93	9	10.6	21.5%	85 (91.4%)	3 (3.2%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	61.6	79^th of 237 public elementary schools	66.7%		61.4	82^nd of 233 public elementary schools	64.8%	3	58.0	50.0		54.0	58.0	53.0		56.0			$22,572
Hancock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	10 Elementary Ln.	Hancock	03449	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 525-3303	69	9	7.9	24.6%	67 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	50.0			56.0	50.0			48.0			$26,517
Lyndeborough Central School	Public	PK-K	192 Forest Rd.	Lyndeborough	03082	Hillsborough County	Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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
Pierce Elementary School	Public	K-4	19 Main St.	Bennington	03442	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 588-2131	65	8	8.1	29.2%	62 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	52.4	112^th of 237 public elementary schools	52.7%					(n/a)	43.0	18.0		32.0	71.0	64.0		68.0			$20,182
Temple Elementary School	Public	K-4	830 NH Route 45	Temple	03084	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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
Rindge Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	58 School St.	Rindge	03461	Cheshire County	Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 899-3363	323	26	12.4	17.3%	302 (93.5%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	43.6	144^th of 237 public elementary schools	39.2%		60.7	86^th of 233 public elementary schools	63.1%	58	48.0	28.0	34.0	37.0	50.0	44.0	52.0	49.0	44.0	44.0	$16,391

Frequently Asked Questions about Peterborough Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Peterborough Elementary School?

Students at Peterborough Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is Peterborough Elementary School a good school?

Peterborough Elementary School ranks 45^th of 237 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Peterborough Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 238 students attended Peterborough Elementary School.

What district is Peterborough Elementary School in?

Contoocook Valley School District

What schools do graduates of Peterborough Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Peterborough Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Meadow School
High : Conval Regional High School

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