Chichester Central School

Summary:

Chichester Central School is a public elementary school serving 197 students in grades K-8 in the town of Chichester, New Hampshire. The school is part of the Epsom School District, which is ranked 62 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chichester Central School consistently outperforms the state average in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels, with 50% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 57% in reading, compared to the state averages of 41% and 53%, respectively. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.94%) compared to the state average, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.3. Additionally, Chichester Central School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (12.69%) compared to the state average, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Chichester Central School generally outperforms its counterparts in academic performance. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Chichester Central School had 50% of students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to lower rates at nearby schools like Barnstead Elementary (26%), Christa McAuliffe School (54%), and Epsom Central School (29%). However, the school's ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, and there are notable differences in the performance of female and male students, with female students outperforming their male counterparts.


Detail:

Public K-8

 219 Main St.
       Chichester, NH  03258-6513


(603) 798-5651

District: Chichester School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,689 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  188

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.3%
Two or more races:
3.2%
African American:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chichester Central School ranks better than 69.2% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.14. (See more...)
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Compare Details Chichester Central School ranks better than 60% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.3%), two or more races (3.2%), African American (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chichester Central School is 8.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chichester Central School is $20,689.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chichester Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chichester Central School 72nd of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Chichester Central School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Chichester Central School 52nd of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Chichester Central School in the ranking list.)

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Chichester School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chichester School District 62nd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chichester Central School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Chichester Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.36 102nd 238 57.1%
2007 64.98 88th 237 62.9%
2008 58.44 105th 236 55.5%
2009 56.99 109th 240 54.6%
2010 72.66 52nd 242 78.5%
2011 74.46 50th 237 78.9%
2012 76.11 41st 241 83.0%
2013 77.20 37th 241 84.6%
2014 74.64 38th 242 84.3%
2016 69.21 64th 244 73.8%
2017 71.95 59th 229 74.2%
2018 70.66 55th 231 76.2%
2019 63.88 76th 231 67.1%
2021 33.68 145th 211 31.3%
2022 57.71 96th 233 58.8%
2023 54.07 103rd 237 56.5%
2024 65.14 72nd 234 69.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Chichester Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.37 21st 190 88.9%
2019 83.84 16th 192 91.7%
2022 65.92 61st 187 67.4%
2024 67.42 50th 187 73.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Chichester Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.08 43rd 195 77.9%
2019 58.05 85th 195 56.4%
2021 28.80 120th 168 28.6%
2022 69.71 50th 194 74.2%
2023 55.05 84th 199 57.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Chichester Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.56 56th 227 75.3%
2019 61.00 83rd 229 63.8%
2021 34.48 145th 209 30.6%
2022 53.56 107th 229 53.3%
2023 49.73 116th 233 50.2%
2024 63.17 78th 228 65.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Chichester Central School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Chichester Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.47 72nd 126 42.9%
2007 71.39 25th 125 80.0%
2008 68.72 31st 129 76.0%
2009 74.14 24th 127 81.1%
2010 80.33 19th 127 85.0%
2011 78.97 19th 128 85.2%
2012 78.88 20th 131 84.7%
2013 76.33 24th 131 81.7%
2014 71.17 30th 132 77.3%
2016 84.16 9th 134 93.3%
2017 81.60 13th 125 89.6%
2018 69.85 30th 131 77.1%
2019 68.43 36th 128 71.9%
2021 71.52 23rd 125 81.6%
2022 70.85 25th 130 80.8%
2023 50.47 60th 134 55.2%
2024 56.04 52nd 130 60.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Chichester Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.35 8th 113 92.9%
2024 65.80 30th 110 72.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Chichester Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.02 21st 114 81.6%
2019 71.60 30th 113 73.5%
2021 49.18 50th 116 56.9%
2022 72.62 21st 117 82.1%
2023 52.21 50th 117 57.3%
2024 41.25 64th 113 43.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Chichester Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.33 36th 129 72.1%
2019 70.46 32nd 126 74.6%
2021 69.35 29th 123 76.4%
2022 71.96 23rd 129 82.2%
2023 50.45 62nd 132 53.0%
2024 51.13 54th 128 57.8%
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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.

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Chichester Central School Test Scores
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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chichester Central School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 233 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1992 244 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1993 254 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1994 259 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1995 248 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1996 248 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1997 249 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1998 254 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1999 261 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2000 272 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2001 279 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2002 277 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2003 277 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2004 272 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2005 274 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2006 275 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2007 261 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2008 240 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2009 251 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2010 250 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 254
2011 231 1 1 2 0 0 2 0 237
2012 240 2 1 2 0 0 3 0 248
2013 239 2 1 5 1 0 8 0 256
2014 225 1 5 5 1 0 7 0 244
2015 208 0 5 5 1 0 6 0 225
2016 200 0 5 5 1 0 8 0 219
2017 186 0 6 2 1 0 14 0 209
2018 178 0 5 3 0 0 12 0 198
2019 190 0 5 5 0 0 11 0 211
2020 197 2 1 6 0 0 8 0 214
2021 196 1 1 6 0 0 4 0 208
2022 193 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 199
2023 189 1 1 2 0 0 4 0 197
2024 181 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 188

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 Chichester Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 235 11.2 20.9 8.5
1992 244 10.0 24.4 13.1
1993 254 12.2 20.8 10.6
1994 259 13.5 19.2 9.3
1995 248 12.0 20.7 10.9
1996 248 12.0 20.7 10.9
1997 250 16.8 14.9 10.4
1998 256 15.0 17.1 7
1999 262 25.0 10.5 6.5
2000 273 20.0 13.7 12.8
2001 280 27.0 10.4 9.6
2002 279 23.1 12.1 8.6
2003 279 23.1 12.1 8.6
2004 273 23.2 11.8 7
2005 275 22.8 12.1 7.3
2006 276 23.8 11.6 6.5
2007 264 24.1 11.0 6.4
2008 242 23.1 10.5 7.9
2009 254 23.1 11.0 7.9
2010 254 21.4 11.8 9.1
2011 237 22.2 10.6 10.5
2012 248 22.1 11.2 14.1
2013 256 20.8 12.3 18.8
2014 244 20.6 11.8 11.9
2015 225 20.0 11.2 16
2016 219 20.0 10.9 12.3
2017 209 20.4 10.2 15.8
2018 198 21.8 9.0 17.2
2019 211 16.7 12.6 17.1
2020 214 18.8 11.3 17.3
2021 208 20.8 10.0 15.4
2022 199 19.8 10.0 14.6
2023 197 21.0 9.3 12.7
2024 188 21.0 8.9 12.8

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 Chichester Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 235 11.2 20.9 8.5
1992 244 10.0 24.4 13.1
1993 254 12.2 20.8 10.6
1994 259 13.5 19.2 9.3
1995 248 12.0 20.7 10.9
1996 248 12.0 20.7 10.9
1997 250 16.8 14.9 10.4
1998 256 15.0 17.1 7
1999 262 25.0 10.5 6.5
2000 273 20.0 13.7 12.8
2001 280 27.0 10.4 9.6
2002 279 23.1 12.1 8.6
2003 279 23.1 12.1 8.6
2004 273 23.2 11.8 7
2005 275 22.8 12.1 7.3
2006 276 23.8 11.6 6.5
2007 264 24.1 11.0 6.4
2008 242 23.1 10.5 7.9
2009 254 23.1 11.0 7.9
2010 254 21.4 11.8 9.1
2011 237 22.2 10.6 10.5
2012 248 22.1 11.2 14.1
2013 256 20.8 12.3 18.8
2014 244 20.6 11.8 11.9
2015 225 20.0 11.2 16
2016 219 20.0 10.9 12.3
2017 209 20.4 10.2 15.8
2018 198 21.8 9.0 17.2
2019 211 16.7 12.6 17.1
2020 214 18.8 11.3 17.3
2021 208 20.8 10.0 15.4
2022 199 19.8 10.0 14.6
2023 197 21.0 9.3 12.7
2024 188 21.0 8.9 12.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chichester Central School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $20,689

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chichester 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 76th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 103rd of 237 Elementary schools
 10.6%
Ranks 36th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 60th of 134 Middle schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chichester Central School)7054
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chichester School District)6854
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Chichester Central School)6754
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Chichester School District)6454
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chichester Central School)4035
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chichester School District)4035
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Chichester Central School)5357
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Chichester School District)5357
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chichester Central School)5644
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chichester School District)5641
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Chichester Central School)5950
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Chichester School District)5947
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Chichester Central School)4438
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Chichester School District)4438
 6%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chichester Central School)7355
 18%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chichester School District)7355
 18%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Chichester Central School)6955
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Chichester School District)6955
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chichester Central School)5834
 24%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chichester School District)5834
 24%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Chichester Central School)7441
 33%
   7th Grade Reading (Chichester School District)7441
 33%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chichester Central School)6346
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chichester School District)6346
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Chichester Central School)4246
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Chichester School District)4246
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Chichester Central School)4646
   8th Grade Science (Chichester School District)4646
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Chichester Central School)6244
 18%
   All Grades Mathematics (Chichester School District)6144
 17%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Chichester Central School)6150
 11%
   All Grades Reading (Chichester School District)6050
 10%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Chichester Central School)4541
 4%
   All Grades Science (Chichester School District)4541
 4%
   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 Students211197
 6.6%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic52
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White190189
 0.5%
Two or More Races114
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.1%12.7%
 4.4%


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Chichester Central School ranks 72nd of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Chichester Central School.

Students at Chichester Central School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.


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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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