Berlin Elementary School

Summary:

Berlin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 422 students in grades PK-5 in the city of Berlin, New Hampshire, which is part of the Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District. The school faces significant challenges, including consistently underperforming the state average and nearby schools like Lancaster Elementary, Groveton Elementary, and Milan Village Elementary on standardized test scores, and serving a student population with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Berlin Elementary School has a student population that is predominantly white, at 91-92%, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. This lack of racial diversity may limit the exposure of students to different cultures and perspectives. Additionally, the school has a higher student-teacher ratio of 10.8-12.0, compared to the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 5.4 to 13.6.

Despite the challenges, Berlin Elementary School has the potential to improve. Understanding the factors that contribute to the relative success of nearby schools, such as their curriculum, teaching methods, and resource allocation, could provide valuable insights for addressing the underlying issues at Berlin Elementary School. With a comprehensive, data-driven approach focused on improving teaching and learning, providing targeted support for students, and fostering a more inclusive and equitable school environment, the school can work towards better serving the needs of its students and the community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

200 State Street
Berlin, NH 03570-1899

(603) 752-5311

District: Berlin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
202^nd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,855

Students who attend Berlin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Berlin Middle School
High:	Berlin Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 416

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Berlin Elementary School ranks worse than 86.3% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Hispanic (4.1%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berlin Elementary School is 9.6. (See more...)

Compare Berlin Elementary School employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berlin Elementary School is $19,855.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Berlin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Berlin Elementary School 202^nd of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Berlin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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White students:

Berlin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Berlin School District 152^nd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Berlin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Berlin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	41.48	151^st	238	36.6%
2007	31.02	182^nd	237	23.2%
2008	36.19	175^th	236	25.8%
2009	19.25	211^th	240	12.1%
2010	10.64	235^th	242	2.9%
2011	13.25	225^th	237	5.1%
2012	28.64	196^th	241	18.7%
2013	16.34	221^st	241	8.3%
2014	20.61	213^th	242	12.0%
2017	25.65	183^rd	229	20.1%
2018	28.32	181^st	231	21.6%
2022	42.50	137^th	233	41.2%
2023	24.36	192^nd	237	19.0%
2024	16.63	202^nd	234	13.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Berlin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	27.86	42^nd	52	19.2%
2023	20.78	62^nd	70	11.4%
2024	30.45	54^th	71	23.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Berlin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	29.12	153^rd	190	19.5%
2022	46.26	103^rd	187	44.9%
2023	32.18	142^nd	193	26.4%
2024	12.39	173^rd	187	7.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Berlin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	29.75	146^th	195	25.1%
2022	37.56	125^th	194	35.6%
2023	18.86	176^th	199	11.6%
2024	22.66	161^st	193	16.6%

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Rank History for White students at Berlin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	27.65	182^nd	227	19.8%
2022	39.84	144^th	229	37.1%
2023	21.97	196^th	233	15.9%
2024	14.15	208^th	228	8.8%

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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.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Berlin Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	338	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	341
1996	338	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	341
1997	349	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	350
1998	350	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	353
1999	358	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	366
2000	337	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	340
2001	336	4	3	2	8	n/a	n/a	353
2002	324	5	2	8	4	n/a	n/a	343
2003	324	5	2	8	4	n/a	n/a	343
2004	336	3	2	9	9	n/a	n/a	359
2005	312	5	1	9	8	n/a	n/a	335
2006	279	1	3	10	7	n/a	n/a	300
2007	258	2	3	9	12	n/a	n/a	284
2008	272	6	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	291
2009	270	5	3	15	8	n/a	n/a	301
2010	375	1	2	10	0	1	23	412
2011	352	1	1	7	1	1	20	383
2012	326	2	0	10	1	1	12	352
2013	215	1	0	8	0	0	15	239
2014	217	1	0	15	0	0	13	246
2015	227	1	0	12	0	0	11	251
2016	217	1	0	6	0	0	7	231
2017	222	3	3	7	1	0	9	245
2018	207	2	3	10	1	0	3	226
2019	220	1	4	8	0	0	8	241
2020	430	2	4	16	1	0	18	471
2021	439	4	3	16	0	0	23	485
2022	414	3	4	13	0	1	14	449
2023	384	2	3	20	0	1	12	422
2024	371	4	6	17	0	1	17	416

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Berlin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	341	19.1	17.9	27
1996	341	19.1	17.9	27
1997	350	19.4	18.0	21.4
1998	353	19.3	18.3	28
1999	366	19.2	19.1	32.2
2000	340	20.0	17.0	42.1
2001	353	20.7	17.1	46.2
2002	343	20.9	16.4	47.2
2003	343	20.9	16.4	47.2
2004	359	18.9	19.0	48.2
2005	335	20.3	16.5	48.1
2006	300	20.1	14.9	52
2007	284	20.3	14.0	52.1
2008	291	20.0	14.6	49.8
2009	301	19.8	15.2	48.8
2010	412	28.1	14.6	53.9
2011	383	24.0	15.9	57.2
2012	352	24.0	14.6	59.9
2013	239	20.3	11.7	59
2014	246	19.3	12.7	62.2
2015	251	19.0	13.2	66.1
2016	231	19.0	12.1	65.4
2017	245	20.0	12.2	60
2018	226	17.3	13.0	58
2019	241	15.8	15.2	55.2
2020	471	41.0	11.4	59.7
2021	485	40.4	12.0	46.4
2022	449	40.4	11.1	52.8
2023	422	39.0	10.8	62.3
2024	416	43.0	9.6	60.1

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 Berlin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	341	19.1	17.9	27
1996	341	19.1	17.9	27
1997	350	19.4	18.0	21.4
1998	353	19.3	18.3	28
1999	366	19.2	19.1	32.2
2000	340	20.0	17.0	42.1
2001	353	20.7	17.1	46.2
2002	343	20.9	16.4	47.2
2003	343	20.9	16.4	47.2
2004	359	18.9	19.0	48.2
2005	335	20.3	16.5	48.1
2006	300	20.1	14.9	52
2007	284	20.3	14.0	52.1
2008	291	20.0	14.6	49.8
2009	301	19.8	15.2	48.8
2010	412	28.1	14.6	53.9
2011	383	24.0	15.9	57.2
2012	352	24.0	14.6	59.9
2013	239	20.3	11.7	59
2014	246	19.3	12.7	62.2
2015	251	19.0	13.2	66.1
2016	231	19.0	12.1	65.4
2017	245	20.0	12.2	60
2018	226	17.3	13.0	58
2019	241	15.8	15.2	55.2
2020	471	41.0	11.4	59.7
2021	485	40.4	12.0	46.4
2022	449	40.4	11.1	52.8
2023	422	39.0	10.8	62.3
2024	416	43.0	9.6	60.1

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 Berlin Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$19,855

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	241	422	75.1%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	8	20	150%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	220	384	74.5%
Two or More Races	8	12	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.2%	62.3%	7.1%

Schools Near Berlin Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)							NH SAS Reading (2024)							NH SAS Science (2024)			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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Berlin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 State Street	Berlin	03570	Coos County	Berlin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 752-5311	416	43	9.6	60.1%	371 (89.2%)	4 (1.0%)	17 (4.1%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.1%)	16.6	202^nd of 234 public elementary schools	13.7%		24.4	192^nd of 237 public elementary schools	19.0%	10	38.0	42.0	24.0				34.0	27.0	31.0	27.0				28.0	16.0		16.0	$19,855
Edward Fenn School	Public	K-5	169 Main St.	Gorham	03581	Coos County	Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 466-3334	147	15	9.8	32.7%	133 (90.5%)	2 (1.4%)	6 (4.1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	39	150^th of 234 public elementary schools	35.9%		52.2	113^th of 237 public elementary schools	52.3%	37	67.0	38.0	38.0				46.0	50.0	42.0	40.0				44.0	24.0		24.0	$18,041
Milan Village Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	11 Bridge St.	Milan	03588	Coos County	Milan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 449-3306	116	10	11.1	35.3%	108 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	27.2	185^th of 234 public elementary schools	20.9%		46	132^nd of 237 public elementary schools	44.3%	53	31.0	29.0	38.0	60.0			40.0	31.0	21.0	46.0	47.0			36.0	15.0		15.0	$15,097
Heartwood Public Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	30 Davenport Rd	Jefferson	03583	Coos County	Heartwood Public Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 696-1856	67	6	11.1	32.8%	64 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	59	92^nd of 234 public elementary schools	60.7%					(n/a)			18.0							73.0				68.0	55.0		55.0
Stark Village School	Public	K-6	1192 Stark Hwy.	Stark	03582	Coos County	Stark School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 636-1092	29	2	12.0	48.3%	29 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							14.0							79.0				$29,535
Groveton Elementary School	Public	K-5	36 Church St.	Groveton	03582	Coos County	Northumberland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 636-1806	121	12	10.0	54.5%	116 (95.9%)	2 (1.7%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	46.6	130^th of 234 public elementary schools	44.4%		31.9	169^th of 237 public elementary schools	28.7%	39	73.0	41.0	29.0				48.0	36.0	45.0	52.0				45.0	52.0		52.0	$30,674
Lancaster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	35 Ice Pond Road	Lancaster	03584	Coos County	White Mountains Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 788-4924	322	36	8.9	44.7%	295 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)	25.5	188^th of 234 public elementary schools	19.7%		24.9	189^th of 237 public elementary schools	20.3%	1	24.0	35.0	28.0	35.0	33.0	18.0	29.0	24.0	24.0	51.0	61.0	62.0	27.0	41.0	23.0	18.0	21.0	$12,274

Frequently Asked Questions about Berlin Elementary School

How many students attend Berlin Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 416 students attended Berlin Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Berlin Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Berlin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Berlin Middle School
High : Berlin Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Berlin Elementary School?

Students at Berlin Elementary School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Berlin Elementary School in?

Berlin School District

Is Berlin Elementary School a good school?

Berlin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.7% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

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