Hampstead Central School

Summary:

Hampstead Central School is an elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Hampstead School District in New Hampshire, with a student population of around 450. The school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of New Hampshire elementary schools over the past decade, earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hampstead Central School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outpacing the state average in both mathematics and reading proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, 60% of students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 41% statewide, and 55% were proficient or better in reading, compared to 53% statewide. However, the school's student population is significantly less racially diverse than the state average, with 93.33% white students. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent community, with only 8% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, well below the state average.

Hampstead Central School's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 12.6 over the past three years, suggests smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. This, combined with the school's sustained excellence, presents an opportunity for collaboration with nearby schools, such as Sandown North Elementary School, Memorial School, and Windham Academy Public Charter School, which may benefit from Hampstead Central School's best practices. However, the school's lack of racial diversity and socioeconomic advantage are areas that may warrant further exploration to ensure equitable access and opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 21 Emerson Ave.
       Hampstead, NH  03841-2264


(603) 329-6326

District: Hampstead School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
70th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,051 Help


Students who attend Hampstead Central School usually attend:

Middle:    Hampstead Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Hispanic:
3.3%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hampstead Central School ranks better than 70.1% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hampstead Central School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hampstead Central School is $21,051.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hampstead Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampstead Central School 70th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Hampstead Central School in the ranking list.)

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Hampstead School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampstead School District 51st of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hampstead Central School

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Rank History for all students at Hampstead Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.12 21st 238 91.2%
2007 88.29 11th 237 95.4%
2008 73.83 44th 236 81.4%
2009 65.67 80th 240 66.7%
2010 68.84 70th 242 71.1%
2011 70.37 69th 237 70.9%
2012 82.10 27th 241 88.8%
2013 71.96 54th 241 77.6%
2014 75.70 35th 242 85.5%
2015 62.88 73rd 206 64.6%
2016 85.56 17th 244 93.0%
2017 72.20 58th 229 74.7%
2018 72.36 46th 231 80.1%
2019 63.86 77th 231 66.7%
2021 71.06 49th 211 76.8%
2022 73.62 49th 233 79.0%
2023 71.13 56th 237 76.4%
2024 65.55 70th 234 70.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hampstead Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.09 26th 52 50.0%
2022 67.26 10th 59 83.1%
2023 76.35 13th 70 81.4%
2024 59.31 26th 71 63.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hampstead Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.80 49th 190 74.2%
2019 63.19 62nd 192 67.7%
2021 66.70 46th 160 71.3%
2022 68.65 50th 187 73.3%
2023 72.07 44th 193 77.2%
2024 67.27 51st 187 72.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Hampstead Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.69 31st 195 84.1%
2019 64.52 61st 195 68.7%
2021 72.64 36th 168 78.6%
2022 73.93 37th 194 80.9%
2023 66.94 59th 199 70.4%
2024 62.39 73rd 193 62.2%
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Rank History for White students at Hampstead Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.20 44th 227 80.6%
2019 66.84 65th 229 71.6%
2021 71.78 43rd 209 79.4%
2022 75.99 39th 229 83.0%
2023 71.04 61st 233 73.8%
2024 62.45 81st 228 64.5%
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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.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hampstead Central School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 479 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1992 511 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1993 556 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1994 555 1 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1995 611 2 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 618
1996 611 2 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 618
1997 573 3 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 583
1998 557 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1999 587 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2000 586 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2001 544 0 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2002 513 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2003 513 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2004 492 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2005 469 2 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2006 432 4 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2007 518 6 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2008 511 7 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2009 520 7 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2010 509 5 16 7 2 0 0 0 539
2011 506 6 18 4 3 0 0 0 537
2012 466 1 6 8 0 0 24 0 505
2013 466 1 8 11 0 0 19 0 505
2014 454 1 8 12 1 0 18 0 494
2015 426 1 7 15 1 0 17 0 467
2016 418 1 5 16 1 1 15 0 457
2017 395 1 2 14 1 1 15 0 429
2018 424 0 3 14 0 1 22 0 464
2019 421 1 3 24 5 0 14 0 468
2020 425 1 2 26 5 0 13 0 472
2021 404 1 3 25 4 0 10 0 447
2022 417 0 1 20 3 0 7 0 448
2023 420 0 3 15 3 0 9 0 450

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 Hampstead Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 483 25.0 19.3 3.5
1992 515 29.0 17.7 2.3
1993 563 41.0 13.7 2.3
1994 571 29.0 19.7 3.3
1995 618 29.0 21.3 3.6
1996 618 29.0 21.3 3.6
1997 583 36.0 16.2 2.7
1998 562 33.0 17.0 1.2
1999 591 38.0 15.6 1.2
2000 591 32.9 18.0 1.4
2001 552 41.6 13.3 2.2
2002 522 44.8 11.7 1.9
2003 522 44.8 11.7 1.9
2004 500 42.8 11.7 2.4
2005 478 39.8 12.0 2.9
2006 443 45.0 9.8 2.5
2007 536 40.0 13.4 3
2008 529 44.1 12.0 3.8
2009 542 48.0 11.3 2.6
2010 539 40.0 13.4 1.1
2011 537 44.5 12.0 9.3
2012 505 40.6 12.4 6.5
2013 505 38.6 13.0 9.3
2014 494 34.6 14.2 12.1
2015 467 36.0 12.9 11.3
2016 457 38.0 12.0 11.2
2017 429 37.6 11.4 7.9
2018 464 36.6 12.6 10.8
2019 468 35.8 13.0 12
2020 472 37.1 12.7 8.5
2021 447 38.6 11.5 9.4
2022 448 37.1 12.0 6.3
2023 450 35.6 12.6 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 Hampstead Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 483 25.0 19.3 3.5
1992 515 29.0 17.7 2.3
1993 563 41.0 13.7 2.3
1994 571 29.0 19.7 3.3
1995 618 29.0 21.3 3.6
1996 618 29.0 21.3 3.6
1997 583 36.0 16.2 2.7
1998 562 33.0 17.0 1.2
1999 591 38.0 15.6 1.2
2000 591 32.9 18.0 1.4
2001 552 41.6 13.3 2.2
2002 522 44.8 11.7 1.9
2003 522 44.8 11.7 1.9
2004 500 42.8 11.7 2.4
2005 478 39.8 12.0 2.9
2006 443 45.0 9.8 2.5
2007 536 40.0 13.4 3
2008 529 44.1 12.0 3.8
2009 542 48.0 11.3 2.6
2010 539 40.0 13.4 1.1
2011 537 44.5 12.0 9.3
2012 505 40.6 12.4 6.5
2013 505 38.6 13.0 9.3
2014 494 34.6 14.2 12.1
2015 467 36.0 12.9 11.3
2016 457 38.0 12.0 11.2
2017 429 37.6 11.4 7.9
2018 464 36.6 12.6 10.8
2019 468 35.8 13.0 12
2020 472 37.1 12.7 8.5
2021 447 38.6 11.5 9.4
2022 448 37.1 12.0 6.3
2023 450 35.6 12.6 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 Hampstead Central School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $21,051

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hampstead Central School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 77th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 56th of 237 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hampstead Central School)6165
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hampstead School District)6165
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hampstead Central School)5554
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hampstead School District)5554
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hampstead Central School)5961
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hampstead School District)5961
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Hampstead Central School)6959
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Hampstead School District)6959
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
All Grades Mathematics (Hampstead Central School)6063
 3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hampstead School District)5753
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Hampstead Central School)6356
 7%
   All Grades Reading (Hampstead School District)6764
 3%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students468450
 3.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian33
Hispanic2415
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White421420
 0.2%
Two or More Races149
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12%8%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hampstead Central School

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Hampstead Central School.

Hampstead Central School ranks 70th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Hampstead Central School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Hampstead Central School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hampstead Middle School


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