Mason Elementary School

Summary:

Mason Elementary School is a small, high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the town of Mason, New Hampshire, with just 103 students. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, ranking 9th out of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mason Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 77% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 95% proficient or better in reading, far exceeding the state averages of 41% and 53% respectively. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.2%) compared to nearby schools like Clark-Wilkins School (89.27% white) and Heron Pond Elementary School (85.59% white), suggesting a lack of racial diversity. Additionally, Mason Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4.88% to 7.77% over the past three years, lower than many neighboring schools such as Lyndeborough Central School (22.22%) and Heron Pond Elementary School (17.4%).

The small size of Mason Elementary School, with a low student-teacher ratio ranging from 9.5 to 12.8 over the past three years, may contribute to its academic success, but it could also limit the range of educational opportunities and extracurricular activities available to students compared to larger nearby schools like Clark-Wilkins School (708 students) and Heron Pond Elementary School (569 students). Overall, Mason Elementary School's consistent academic excellence, low diversity, and small size make it a unique educational option in the region, with both strengths and potential areas for further exploration.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

13 Darling Hill Rd.
Mason, NH 03048-4616

(603) 878-2962

District: Mason School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
9^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,869

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 96

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Asian:

4.2%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mason Elementary School ranks better than 96.2% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), Asian (4.2%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mason Elementary School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Mason Elementary School employs 8.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mason Elementary School is $20,869.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mason Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mason Elementary School 9^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Mason Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Mason School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mason School District 8^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mason Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mason Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2019	78.10	32^nd	231	86.1%
2023	89.32	13^th	237	94.5%
2024	92.96	9^th	234	96.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Mason Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	86.64	15^th	187	92.0%

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Rank History for White students at Mason Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2019	60.69	84^th	229	63.3%
2023	82.98	28^th	233	88.0%
2024	94.20	6^th	228	97.4%

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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 Mason Elementary School

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	72	2	2	2	0	78
2017	73	3	2	0	1	79
2018	69	4	3	0	0	76
2019	70	0	4	0	0	74
2020	77	1	5	0	0	83
2021	79	0	3	0	0	82
2022	88	3	1	0	0	92
2023	96	4	3	0	0	103
2024	91	4	1	0	0	96

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 Mason Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	78	8.0	9.7	25.6
2017	79	7.5	10.5	25.3
2018	76	7.6	10.0	18.4
2019	74	8.0	9.2	16.2
2020	83	8.0	10.3	10.8
2021	82	8.6	9.5	4.9
2022	92	8.0	11.5	5.4
2023	103	8.0	12.8	7.8
2024	96	8.2	11.7	7.3

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 Mason Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	78	8.0	9.7	25.6
2017	79	7.5	10.5	25.3
2018	76	7.6	10.0	18.4
2019	74	8.0	9.2	16.2
2020	83	8.0	10.3	10.8
2021	82	8.6	9.5	4.9
2022	92	8.0	11.5	5.4
2023	103	8.0	12.8	7.8
2024	96	8.2	11.7	7.3

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 Mason Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$20,869

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mason Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 32^nd of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 13^th of 237 Elementary schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mason Elementary School)	33	47	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mason School District)	33	47	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Mason Elementary School)	58	67	9%
3rd Grade Reading (Mason School District)	58	67	9%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mason Elementary School)	75	87	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mason School District)	75	87	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Mason Elementary School)	83	94	11%
4th Grade Reading (Mason School District)	83	94	11%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mason Elementary School)	91	100	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mason School District)	91	100	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Mason Elementary School)	82	100	18%
5th Grade Reading (Mason School District)	82	100	18%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Mason Elementary School)	82	100	18%
5th Grade Science (Mason School District)	82	100	18%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Mason Elementary School)	66	77	11%
All Grades Mathematics (Mason School District)	66	77	11%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Mason Elementary School)	74	86	12%
All Grades Reading (Mason School District)	74	86	12%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Mason Elementary School)	82	100	18%
All Grades Science (Mason School District)	82	100	18%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	74	103	39.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	70	96	37.1%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.2%	7.8%	8.4%

Schools Near Mason 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 All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Mason Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13 Darling Hill Rd.	Mason	03048	Hillsborough County	Mason School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 878-2962	96	8	11.7	7.3%	91 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	4 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93	9^th of 234 public elementary schools	96.2%		89.3	13^th of 237 public elementary schools	94.5%	4	58.0	75.0	100.0	77.0	94.0	93.0	100.0	95.0	88.0	88.0	$20,869
Highbridge Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	171 Turnpike Road	New Ipswich	03071	Hillsborough County	Mascenic Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 878-4387	380	29	13.1	23.4%	366 (96.3%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.5	71^st of 234 public elementary schools	69.7%		55.2	98^th of 237 public elementary schools	58.6%	27	55.0	62.0		59.0	54.0	59.0		57.0			$14,245
Temple Elementary School	Public	K-4	830 NH Route 45	Temple	03084	Hillsborough County	Contoocook Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 878-1955	37	6	6.6	27.0%	34 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)								(n/a)				57.0				43.0			$26,688
Richard Maghakian Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-3	22 Milford St.	Brookline	03033	Hillsborough County	Brookline School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 673-4640	329	27	12.2	2.4%	303 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)								(n/a)	62.0			62.0	51.0			51.0			$17,007
Milford Early Education Experiences	Public	PK	80 Heron Pond Road	Milford	03055	Hillsborough County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 673-1811	47	6	7.8	12.8%	43 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)								(n/a)
Heron Pond Elementary School	Public	2-5	80 Heron Pond Rd.	Milford	03055	Hillsborough County	Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 673-1811	556	42	13.2	16.0%	474 (85.3%)	6 (1.1%)	37 (6.7%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.6%)	32.5	171^st of 234 public elementary schools	26.9%		31.7	170^th of 237 public elementary schools	28.3%	1	40.0	31.0	37.0	36.0	44.0	37.0	51.0	44.0	35.0	35.0	$16,703
Florence Rideout Elementary School	Public	1-5	18 Tremont St.	Wilton	03086	Hillsborough County	Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 732-9229	243	22	11.0	21.4%	227 (93.4%)	3 (1.2%)	7 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	59.7	87^th of 234 public elementary schools	62.8%		58.4	92^nd of 237 public elementary schools	61.2%	5	48.0	60.0	50.0	52.0	47.0	49.0	62.0	53.0	54.0	54.0	$20,949
Jacques Memorial Elementary School	Public	K-1	9 Elm St.	Milford	03055	Hillsborough County	Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 673-4434	275	28	9.8	14.9%	241 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.0%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)								(n/a)											$17,865
Hollis Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	36 Silver Lake Rd.	Hollis	03049	Hillsborough County	Hollis School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 324-5995	393	29	13.5	4.3%	339 (86.3%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (4.1%)	21 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.8%)								(n/a)	71.0			71.0	71.0			71.0			$18,720
Lyndeborough Central School	Public	PK-K	192 Forest Rd.	Lyndeborough	03082	Hillsborough County	Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 732-9228	50	4	12.5	18.0%	44 (88.0%)	1 (2.0%)	3 (6.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)											$19,810

Frequently Asked Questions about Mason Elementary School

Is Mason Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Mason Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 9^th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools.

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Mason School District

How many students attend Mason Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 96 students attended Mason Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mason Elementary School?

Students at Mason Elementary School are 95% White, 4% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

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