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James Faulkner Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

Summary

James Faulkner Elementary School is a small, public elementary school serving 58 students in grades K-5 in the rural town of Stoddard, New Hampshire. The school is part of the Stoddard School District, which is ranked 74 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a predominantly white student population, with 96.55% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the state average and the racial makeup of nearby schools like Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School, which has a student population that is 91.08% white. Academically, James Faulkner Elementary School has shown mixed performance, with proficiency rates in mathematics (37%) and reading (56%) below the state averages, but a higher science proficiency rate (46%) than the state average. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, suggesting inconsistent academic performance. Compared to nearby schools, such as Surry Village Charter School, James Faulkner Elementary School has lower proficiency rates in mathematics and reading.

One potential strength of the school is its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.2 students per teacher, which is lower than many nearby schools. However, the school also has a high percentage of students (34.48%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state average and the rates of some nearby schools. This suggests that the school serves a relatively economically disadvantaged population, which may impact academic performance. Overall, James Faulkner Elementary School appears to be a small, rural school with a need to improve its academic outcomes, particularly in mathematics and reading, while leveraging its low student-teacher ratio to better support its students.

Students ?

7.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,127

Per pupil spending ?

30.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 School St.
Stoddard, NH 03464-0365

(603) 446-3348

District: Stoddard School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.7%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 11th percentile in 2010 → 58th in 2024

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 47 percentile points since 2010

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

New Hampshire avg48%

Not ranked this year

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

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
2024	56.4	99 of 234	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.0	136 of 237	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.8	101 of 233	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.1	120 of 231	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.3	114 of 231	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	65.9	76 of 229	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.0	133 of 244	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	18.2	224 of 241	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	17.5	216 of 242	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2024	55.4	108 of 228	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.4	139 of 233	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	67.0	69 of 229	69.9%	★★★★☆
2019	56.4	102 of 229	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.8	117 of 227	48.5%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2024)53rd percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2024-2025) ?

Reading52%-3 vs state

Mathematics38%-4 vs state

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Schools Near James Faulkner Elementary 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 All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
James Faulkner Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 School St.	Stoddard	03464	Cheshire County	Stoddard School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 446-3348	46	7	7.0	30.4%	44 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)			38.0			52.0		$21,127
Nelson Elementary School	Public	K-5	441 Granite Lake Rd.	Nelson	03457	Cheshire County	Nelson School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 847-3408	58	7	8.5	19.0%	53 (91.4%)	1 (1.7%)	2 (3.4%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)		45.0	63.0		36.0	54.0		$18,452
John D. Perkins Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	919 Nh Rte 10	Marlow	03456	Cheshire County	Marlow School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 446-3307	55	5	10.1	36.4%	54 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			20.0			28.0		$25,940
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	62 Wolf Way	Washington	03280	Sullivan County	Washington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 495-3463	38	5	7.7	36.8%	38 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			38.0			56.0		$21,685
Gilsum STEAM Academy	Public	K-6	640 Route 10	Gilsum	03448	Cheshire County	Monadnock Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 352-2226	50	5	10.0	38.0%	42 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.0%)	3 (6.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.0%)								(n/a)			28.0			38.0		$19,944
Antrim Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	10 School St.	Antrim	03440	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 588-6371	133	16	8.3	36.8%	125 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	41.3	134^th of 224 public elementary schools	40.2%		63.4	78^th of 234 public elementary schools	66.7%	56	50.0	38.0	42.0	50.0	50.0	50.0		$23,549
Hancock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	10 Elementary Ln.	Hancock	03449	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 525-3303	70	8	8.7	20.0%	68 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)	33.0		64.0	33.0		50.0		$26,517
Wells Memorial School	Public	K-6	235 Chesham Rd.	Harrisville	03450	Cheshire County	Harrisville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 827-3272	47	5	8.7	17.0%	40 (85.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (12.8%)								(n/a)			52.0			68.0		$23,429
Surry Village Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	449 Route 12A	Surry	03431	Cheshire County	Surry Village Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(603) 357-9700	79	7	11.2	27.8%	67 (84.8%)	1 (1.3%)	5 (6.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)								(n/a)			45.0			65.0	43.0
Pierce Elementary School	Public	K-4	19 Main St.	Bennington	03442	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 588-2131	55	8	6.6	38.2%	54 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)								(n/a)	44.0		52.0	56.0		60.0		$20,182

Frequently Asked Questions about James Faulkner Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of James Faulkner Elementary School?

Students at James Faulkner Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is James Faulkner Elementary School in?

Stoddard School District

How many students attend James Faulkner Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 46 students attended James Faulkner Elementary School.

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