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Sandwich Central School

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Sandwich Central School ranks 41 st of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

41^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of New Hampshire elementary schools

Summary

Sandwich Central School is a small public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the rural town of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire. With just 76 students, this school is part of the Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District, which is ranked 64 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size, Sandwich Central School consistently outperforms both the district and the state of New Hampshire in academic assessments. In the 2024-2025 school year, 65% of Sandwich Central School students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 45% for the district and 42% for the state. In Reading, 69% of Sandwich Central School students were proficient or better, compared to 56% for the district and 55% for the state. This trend holds true across multiple grade levels and subject areas, earning Sandwich Central School a ranking of 41st out of 224 elementary schools in New Hampshire, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sandwich Central School's success can be attributed to its small student-teacher ratio, which ranges from 9 to 10.1 students per teacher, significantly lower than nearby schools and the state average. However, the school's predominantly white student population and relatively low rates of free and reduced lunch recipients may raise concerns about equity and access for underserved populations. As a high-performing, small-scale elementary school, Sandwich Central School could serve as a model for other rural schools in New Hampshire, but it will be important to ensure that all students have equal opportunities to succeed.

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,444

Per pupil spending ?

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

28 Squam Lake Rd.
Center Sandwich, NH 03227-9717

(603) 284-7712

District: Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Asian:

1.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 79th percentile in 2013 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Hampshire average (63% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of New Hampshire elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg46%

New Hampshire avg45%

41^st of 224

New Hampshire public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District

64^th of 158Inter-Lakes 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	74.7	41 of 224	81.7%	★★★★☆
2024	74.4	46 of 234	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	73.4	50 of 233	78.5%	★★★★☆
2021	95.0	7 of 211	96.7%	★★★★★
2019	70.9	53 of 231	77.1%	★★★★☆
2017	79.6	33 of 229	85.6%	★★★★☆
2016	51.0	134 of 244	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	74.3	44 of 206	78.6%	★★★★☆
2014	73.4	45 of 242	81.4%	★★★★☆
2013	73.3	50 of 241	79.3%	★★★★☆
2012	87.0	10 of 241	95.9%	★★★★★
2011	39.7	163 of 237	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	37.8	172 of 242	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	89.5	7 of 236	97.0%	★★★★★
2007	89.2	10 of 237	95.8%	★★★★★
2006	78.0	47 of 238	80.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2019	59.7	78 of 195	60.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	71.0	52 of 223	76.7%	★★★★☆
2024	73.9	45 of 228	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	72.4	50 of 229	78.2%	★★★★☆
2021	94.7	9 of 209	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	71.0	53 of 229	76.9%	★★★★☆

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)

White (2025)77th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2019)60th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2024-2025) ?

Reading69%+14 vs state

Mathematics65%+23 vs state

Science55%+17 vs state

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Schools Near Sandwich Central 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 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
Sandwich Central School	Public	K-6	28 Squam Lake Rd.	Center Sandwich	03227	Carroll County	Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 284-7712	85	7	11.4	10.6%	81 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74.7	41^st of 224 public elementary schools	81.7%		74.4	46^th of 234 public elementary schools	80.3%	5	67.0	56.0		69.0			65.0	100.0	63.0		46.0			69.0	55.0		55.0	$24,444
Moultonborough Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	916 Whittier Hwy	Moultonborough	03254	Carroll County	Moultonborough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 476-5535	245	23	10.7	20.4%	237 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	55.3	98^th of 224 public elementary schools	56.3%		62.9	79^th of 234 public elementary schools	66.2%	19	39.0	51.0	48.0				47.0	37.0	59.0	63.0				54.0	67.0		67.0
Kenneth A. Brett School	Public	K-8	881 Tamworth Rd.	Tamworth	03886	Carroll County	Tamworth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 323-7271	165	21	8.0	51.5%	151 (91.5%)	3 (1.8%)	3 (1.8%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	21.7	187^th of 224 public elementary schools	16.5%		29	182^nd of 234 public elementary schools	22.2%	5		25.0	31.0	42.0	10.0	23.0	22.0		38.0	31.0	37.0	43.0	38.0	33.0				$30,927
Holderness Central School	Public	K-8	19 School Rd.	Holderness	03245	Grafton County	Holderness School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 536-2538	156	19	8.0	17.9%	142 (91.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	76.5	37^th of 224 public elementary schools	83.5%		70.3	58^th of 234 public elementary schools	75.2%	21	67.0	30.0		100.0	64.0	54.0	60.0	78.0	65.0		86.0	85.0	76.0	77.0		72.0	67.0	$26,488
Inter-Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	21 Laker Ln	Meredith	03253	Belknap County	Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 279-7968	397	42	9.3	33.0%	358 (90.2%)	6 (1.5%)	11 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.5%)	41.6	132^nd of 224 public elementary schools	41.1%		42.2	140^th of 234 public elementary schools	40.2%	8	55.0	47.0	33.0	37.0			42.0	54.0	47.0	49.0	50.0			50.0	33.0		33.0	$24,768
Campton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1110 NH Rte. 175	Campton	03223	Grafton County	Campton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 726-3931	265	30	8.8	30.2%	242 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	68.7	60^th of 224 public elementary schools	73.2%		59.2	91^st of 234 public elementary schools	61.1%	31	58.0	47.0	62.0	55.0	64.0	41.0	54.0	67.0	60.0	72.0	61.0	71.0	56.0	64.0	41.0	44.0	43.0	$20,857
Waterville Valley Elementary School	Public	K-8	1 Noon Peak Rd.	Waterville Valley	03215	Grafton County	Waterville Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 236-4700	33	5	6.6	9.1%	29 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	3 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							67.0							72.0				$46,875
Ashland Elementary School	Public	K-8	16 Education Dr.	Ashland	03217	Grafton County	Ashland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 968-7622	159	19	8.1	40.3%	141 (88.7%)	2 (1.3%)	8 (5.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	18.6	195^th of 224 public elementary schools	12.9%		37.4	154^th of 234 public elementary schools	34.2%	41	33.0	40.0	12.0	22.0	31.0	57.0	31.0	29.0	40.0	12.0	52.0	77.0	62.0	43.0		38.0	20.0	$21,807
Thornton Central School	Public	K-8	1886 NH Rte. 175	Thornton	03285	Grafton County	Thornton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 726-8904	172	24	7.1	22.7%	157 (91.3%)	2 (1.2%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	72.3	47^th of 224 public elementary schools	79.0%		72.2	53^rd of 234 public elementary schools	77.4%	6	81.0	79.0	50.0	48.0	33.0	63.0	57.0	50.0	79.0	64.0	52.0	54.0	79.0	62.0	50.0	68.0	61.0	$19,780
Plymouth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	43 Old Ward Brg. Rd.	Plymouth	03264	Grafton County	Plymouth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 536-1152	365	42	8.7	33.2%	325 (89.0%)	4 (1.1%)	14 (3.8%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	69.8	53^rd of 224 public elementary schools	76.3%		64.1	75^th of 234 public elementary schools	67.9%	22	70.0	63.0	41.0	52.0	50.0	51.0	53.0	60.0	63.0	65.0	64.0	64.0	59.0	62.0	46.0	47.0	46.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Sandwich Central School

What district is Sandwich Central School in?

Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District

How many students attend Sandwich Central School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 85 students attended Sandwich Central School.

Is Sandwich Central School a good school?

Sandwich Central School ranks 41^st of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sandwich Central School?

Students at Sandwich Central School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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