Sunapee Central School

Summary:

Sunapee Central School is a public elementary school serving 159 students in grades K-5 in the town of Sunapee, New Hampshire. This high-performing school consistently outpaces state and local averages in academic achievement, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Sunapee Central School's academic performance is truly impressive, with 67% proficiency in Math and 68% in Reading on the latest state assessments, compared to state averages of 41% and 53% respectively. The school has been ranked as high as 9th out of 237 elementary schools in New Hampshire and maintains a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its female and White student subgroups perform particularly well, ranking in the top 13 and 29 schools in the state. Additionally, Sunapee Central School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status compared to many other schools, and maintains a small student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention.

When compared to nearby schools, Sunapee Central School's academic performance is truly exceptional. For example, in 2023-2024, Sunapee Central had 67% Math proficiency, while Disnard Elementary School, Bluff School, and Richards Elementary School had proficiency rates of just 26%, 20%, and 12% respectively. This level of sustained excellence over the past decade is truly noteworthy. However, the school's lack of racial diversity and potential socioeconomic disparities are areas that warrant further examination and consideration.


Detail:

Public K-5

 22 School St.
       Sunapee, NH  03782-2924


(603) 763-5675

District: Sunapee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,257 Help


Students who attend Sunapee Central School usually attend:

Middle:    Sunapee Middle High School
High:    Sunapee Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  159

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.2%
Hispanic:
4.4%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sunapee Central School ranks better than 88.9% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunapee Central School is 8.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunapee Central School is $29,257.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunapee Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunapee Central School 26th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Sunapee Central School in the ranking list.)

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Sunapee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunapee School District 42nd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunapee Central School

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Rank History for all students at Sunapee Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.98 96th 238 59.7%
2007 59.40 103rd 237 56.5%
2008 62.02 90th 236 61.9%
2009 58.61 105th 240 56.3%
2010 39.61 164th 242 32.2%
2011 69.11 75th 237 68.4%
2012 73.11 57th 241 76.3%
2013 76.86 38th 241 84.2%
2014 76.00 33rd 242 86.4%
2015 70.38 52nd 206 74.8%
2016 83.37 23rd 244 90.6%
2017 88.09 13th 229 94.3%
2018 84.77 16th 231 93.1%
2019 76.61 38th 231 83.5%
2021 68.13 57th 211 73.0%
2022 80.96 29th 233 87.6%
2023 91.43 9th 237 96.2%
2024 84.59 26th 234 88.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunapee Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.70 13th 190 93.2%
2019 79.19 25th 192 87.0%
2022 71.91 40th 187 78.6%
2023 91.11 8th 193 95.9%
2024 87.42 13th 187 93.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunapee Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.67 48th 195 75.4%
2019 66.67 58th 195 70.3%
2021 55.09 66th 168 60.7%
2022 77.23 31st 194 84.0%
2023 86.78 17th 199 91.5%
2024 80.65 26th 193 86.5%
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Rank History for White students at Sunapee Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.28 17th 227 92.5%
2019 76.83 36th 229 84.3%
2021 69.80 51st 209 75.6%
2022 81.90 27th 229 88.2%
2023 91.36 9th 233 96.1%
2024 81.67 29th 228 87.3%
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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.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sunapee Central School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 268 1 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 274
1992 285 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 289
1993 277 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 281
1994 295 2 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 300
1995 275 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 279
1996 275 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 279
1997 269 2 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 276
1998 282 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1999 214 1 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 221
2000 215 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2001 222 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2002 213 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2003 213 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2004 211 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2005 213 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2006 196 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2007 199 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2008 195 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 199
2009 193 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 196
2010 202 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 207
2011 198 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 201
2012 186 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 191
2013 173 1 1 3 1 0 2 0 181
2014 164 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 167
2015 164 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 169
2016 157 0 2 0 0 0 7 0 166
2017 147 0 3 0 0 0 6 0 156
2018 149 0 4 0 0 0 5 0 158
2019 136 0 2 4 0 0 6 0 148
2020 153 0 2 3 0 0 7 0 165
2021 142 0 2 4 0 0 5 0 153
2022 143 1 2 9 0 0 4 0 159
2023 145 0 3 7 0 0 4 0 159

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 Sunapee Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 274 14.0 19.5 8.4
1992 289 15.0 19.2 10.4
1993 281 14.0 20.1 10
1994 300 14.0 21.4 15
1995 279 16.0 17.4 10
1996 279 16.0 17.4 10
1997 276 17.5 15.8 18.8
1998 282 19.0 14.8 12.4
1999 221 19.5 11.3 15.8
2000 220 20.5 10.7 21.8
2001 228 15.9 14.3 15.8
2002 217 24.0 9.0 13.4
2003 217 24.0 9.0 13.4
2004 214 18.5 11.6 9.8
2005 217 21.4 10.1 12.9
2006 200 18.0 11.1 17
2007 203 19.2 10.6 15.3
2008 199 19.2 10.4 17.1
2009 196 22.0 8.9 19.9
2010 207 19.3 10.7 15
2011 201 19.3 10.4 21.4
2012 191 18.3 10.4 18.3
2013 181 21.0 8.6 11.6
2014 167 18.0 9.2 20.4
2015 169 18.0 9.3 24.3
2016 166 18.0 9.2 22.3
2017 156 18.1 8.6 14.1
2018 158 18.1 8.7 19
2019 148 18.7 7.9 19.6
2020 165 18.7 8.8 20.6
2021 153 17.5 8.7 28.8
2022 159 15.5 10.2 24.5
2023 159 19.2 8.2 24.5

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 Sunapee Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 274 14.0 19.5 8.4
1992 289 15.0 19.2 10.4
1993 281 14.0 20.1 10
1994 300 14.0 21.4 15
1995 279 16.0 17.4 10
1996 279 16.0 17.4 10
1997 276 17.5 15.8 18.8
1998 282 19.0 14.8 12.4
1999 221 19.5 11.3 15.8
2000 220 20.5 10.7 21.8
2001 228 15.9 14.3 15.8
2002 217 24.0 9.0 13.4
2003 217 24.0 9.0 13.4
2004 214 18.5 11.6 9.8
2005 217 21.4 10.1 12.9
2006 200 18.0 11.1 17
2007 203 19.2 10.6 15.3
2008 199 19.2 10.4 17.1
2009 196 22.0 8.9 19.9
2010 207 19.3 10.7 15
2011 201 19.3 10.4 21.4
2012 191 18.3 10.4 18.3
2013 181 21.0 8.6 11.6
2014 167 18.0 9.2 20.4
2015 169 18.0 9.3 24.3
2016 166 18.0 9.2 22.3
2017 156 18.1 8.6 14.1
2018 158 18.1 8.7 19
2019 148 18.7 7.9 19.6
2020 165 18.7 8.8 20.6
2021 153 17.5 8.7 28.8
2022 159 15.5 10.2 24.5
2023 159 19.2 8.2 24.5

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 Sunapee Central School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $29,257

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunapee Central School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 38th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 9th of 237 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunapee Central School)6267
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunapee School District)6267
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sunapee Central School)6267
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Sunapee School District)6267
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunapee Central School)7671
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sunapee School District)7671
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Sunapee Central School)7981
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Sunapee School District)7981
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunapee Central School)6773
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sunapee School District)6773
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Sunapee Central School)7088
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Sunapee School District)7088
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Sunapee Central School)4465
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Sunapee School District)4465
 21%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Sunapee Central School)6970
 1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sunapee School District)6864
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Sunapee Central School)7179
 8%
   All Grades Reading (Sunapee School District)7071
 1%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Sunapee Central School)4465
 21%
   All Grades Science (Sunapee School District)4955
 6%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students148159
 7.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic47
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White136145
 6.6%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.6%24.5%
 4.9%


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Sunapee Central School ranks 26th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 159 students attended Sunapee Central School.

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

Middle : Sunapee Middle High School
High : Sunapee Senior High School

Students at Sunapee Central School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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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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