Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Pierce Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pierce Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pierce Elementary School's student population of 62 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Pierce Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pierce Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#390 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
97%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pierce Elementary School's ranking?
Pierce Elementary School is ranked #390 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Pierce Elementary School?
62 students attend Pierce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Pierce Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce Elementary School?
Pierce Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pierce Elementary School offer ?
Pierce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pierce Elementary School part of?
Pierce Elementary School is part of Contoocook Valley School District.
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