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Henry Wilson Elementary School

Q: How many students attend Henry Wilson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 388 students attended Henry Wilson Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Henry Wilson Elementary School?

Students at Henry Wilson Elementary School are 37% Hispanic, 33% White, 15% African American, 11% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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Summary

Henry Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Manchester, New Hampshire, serving 434 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Manchester School District, which is ranked 157 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Henry Wilson Elementary School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New Hampshire, maintaining a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past decade. The school serves a racially diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic (38.94%) and White (31.34%) students, as well as a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 61.36% to 66.36% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, the school consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages, with only 11% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 52% statewide and 24% in the Manchester School District.

When compared to nearby elementary schools in the Manchester School District, such as Green Acres School, Henry Wilson Elementary School generally performs worse on academic measures. The persistent underperformance and disparities observed at Henry Wilson Elementary School suggest the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the root causes of the school's challenges and implement effective strategies to support student learning and achievement.

388

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

68.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

555 Cedar Street
Manchester, NH 03103-4899

(603) 624-6350

District: Manchester School District

Students who attend Henry Wilson Elementary School usually attend:

High:	Manchester Central High School
	Manchester School of Technology (High School)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

37.4%

White:

33.0%

African American:

15.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — <1st percentile in 2011 → <1st in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New Hampshire average (10% vs 52% meeting standards)

!Reading scores 42 pts below the New Hampshire average

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school10%

District avg26%

New Hampshire avg52%

Not ranked this year

Henry Wilson Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

151^st of 158Manchester 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
2023	1.7	237 of 237	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	1.1	230 of 231	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	3.1	230 of 231	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	3.3	221 of 229	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	3.6	234 of 244	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	2.8	204 of 206	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	0.7	241 of 242	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	0.7	240 of 241	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	0.3	241 of 241	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	0.5	237 of 237	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	3.3	240 of 242	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	1.8	239 of 240	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	2.1	236 of 236	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	1.1	235 of 237	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	1.0	237 of 238	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2022	3.6	187 of 187	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	1.7	192 of 192	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	5.0	187 of 190	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2023	19.8	18 of 18	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	23.7	15 of 19	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2019	2.2	194 of 195	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	3.8	194 of 195	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2023	4.3	229 of 233	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	3.2	227 of 229	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	3.4	228 of 229	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	3.1	226 of 227	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

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 (2023)2nd percentile~ school

Male (2019)1st percentile~ school

Female (2022)<1st percentile

Hispanic (2023)<1st percentile~ school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2022-2023) ?

Mathematics11%-41 vs state

Reading10%-42 vs state

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by a teacher
Saturday, August 22, 2020

The staff at Wilson School are very dedicated to fostering strong relationships with families and students, and helping students make personal growth. Staff care for students as if they were their own children. The students are the BEST part about Wilson and they are what make Wilson so great. Wilson has diversity, love, and the commitment to serving their students. Close Quote

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Frequently Asked Questions about Henry Wilson Elementary School

What district is Henry Wilson Elementary School in?

Manchester School District

What is the racial makeup of Henry Wilson Elementary School?

Students at Henry Wilson Elementary School are 37% Hispanic, 33% White, 15% African American, 11% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Henry Wilson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 388 students attended Henry Wilson Elementary School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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