Salisbury Elementary School

Q: Is Salisbury Elementary School a good school?

Salisbury Elementary School ranks 82 nd of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Salisbury Elementary School is a small public school serving grades K-5 in the rural town of Salisbury, New Hampshire. With just 62 students, the school stands out for its consistently high academic performance, outpacing the surrounding Merrimack Valley School District and the state of New Hampshire in both math and reading proficiency.

One key differentiator is Salisbury Elementary's student population, which is significantly less diverse than the state average, with 96.77% of students identifying as white. This racial homogeneity is an outlier compared to the more diverse student bodies of nearby schools like Jennie D. Blake School and Penacook Elementary School. Additionally, Salisbury has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 11.11% to 16.13% over the past three years, much lower than the surrounding schools.

Salisbury Elementary's strong academic performance is further bolstered by its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.8 to 8.4 over the past three years, significantly lower than the ratios of 7.7 to 11.9 at nearby schools. This suggests the school may have access to more resources and funding, contributing to its consistent ranking in the top half of New Hampshire elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Overall, Salisbury Elementary stands out as a high-performing, well-resourced school that is providing a quality education to its small, predominantly white student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

6 Whittemore Rd.
Salisbury, NH 03268-0059

(603) 648-2206

District: Merrimack Valley School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,333

Students who attend Salisbury Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Merrimack Valley Middle School
High:	Merrimack Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.4

Number of students: 67

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.0%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salisbury Elementary School ranks better than 65% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Merrimack Valley School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Salisbury Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Merrimack Valley School District. Racial makeup is: White (97%), Hispanic (1.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Merrimack Valley School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salisbury Elementary School is 8.4, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Merrimack Valley School District! (See more...)

Compare Salisbury Elementary School employs 7.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salisbury Elementary School is $22,333, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Merrimack Valley School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salisbury Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salisbury Elementary School 82^nd of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Salisbury Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Merrimack Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Merrimack Valley School District 113^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Salisbury Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Salisbury Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	51.86	119^th	238	50.0%
2007	68.90	68^th	237	71.3%
2008	59.47	97^th	236	58.9%
2009	58.26	107^th	240	55.4%
2010	55.57	119^th	242	50.8%
2011	61.70	96^th	237	59.5%
2012	65.95	76^th	241	68.5%
2013	82.16	25^th	241	89.6%
2014	62.26	91^st	242	62.4%
2015	80.41	25^th	206	87.9%
2016	61.25	90^th	244	63.1%
2017	70.42	61^st	229	73.4%
2018	63.72	79^th	231	65.8%
2019	55.25	107^th	231	53.7%
2023	51.70	116^th	237	51.1%
2024	61.06	82^nd	234	65.0%

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Rank History for White students at Salisbury Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	63.15	74^th	227	67.4%
2019	57.95	98^th	229	57.2%
2023	50.06	114^th	233	51.1%
2024	60.22	89^th	228	61.0%

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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 Salisbury Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	90	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
1992	90	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
1993	92	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	92
1994	94	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	94
1995	92	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	92
1996	92	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	92
1997	76	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	77
1998	95	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	95
1999	93	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	93
2000	81	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	81
2001	88	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	88
2002	84	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	84
2003	84	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	84
2004	87	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	87
2005	89	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	89
2006	82	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
2007	80	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	81
2008	90	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	93
2009	89	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	93
2010	93	0	2	1	2	0	0	98
2011	94	0	2	1	1	0	0	98
2012	88	0	1	0	0	0	0	89
2013	81	0	1	0	0	0	0	82
2014	79	0	1	0	0	0	0	80
2015	79	0	0	0	0	0	0	79
2016	82	0	0	0	0	0	0	82
2017	74	0	0	1	0	0	0	75
2018	78	0	0	0	0	0	0	78
2019	77	3	0	0	0	0	0	80
2020	57	0	1	0	0	0	1	59
2021	58	2	0	0	0	0	2	62
2022	60	0	0	1	0	0	2	63
2023	60	0	0	1	0	0	1	62
2024	65	0	0	1	0	0	1	67

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 Salisbury Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	90	5.0	18.0	7.8
1992	90	5.6	16.0	8.9
1993	92	6.4	14.4	12
1994	94	6.4	14.7	13.8
1995	92	6.4	14.4	13
1996	92	6.4	14.4	13
1997	77	5.6	13.8	3.9
1998	95	6.1	15.6	5.3
1999	93	6.6	14.1	1.1
2000	81	6.6	12.3	4.9
2001	88	6.6	13.3	11.4
2002	84	7.5	11.2	17.9
2003	84	7.5	11.2	17.9
2004	87	7.1	12.3	11.5
2005	89	7.4	12.0	2.2
2006	83	7.2	11.5	10.8
2007	81	7.4	10.9	6.2
2008	93	7.4	12.6	11.8
2009	93	6.7	13.9	11.8
2010	98	6.9	14.2	22.4
2011	98	8.0	12.2	22.4
2012	89	7.8	11.4	24.7
2013	82	7.7	10.6	24.4
2014	80	7.7	10.3	23.8
2015	79	8.0	9.8	22.8
2016	82	8.0	10.2	25.6
2017	75	7.6	9.8	24
2018	78	7.7	10.1	19.2
2019	80	7.4	10.8	11.3
2020	59	7.5	7.8	11.9
2021	62	7.3	8.4	16.1
2022	63	7.9	7.9	11.1
2023	62	7.9	7.8	14.5
2024	67	7.9	8.4	17.9

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 Salisbury Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	90	5.0	18.0	7.8
1992	90	5.6	16.0	8.9
1993	92	6.4	14.4	12
1994	94	6.4	14.7	13.8
1995	92	6.4	14.4	13
1996	92	6.4	14.4	13
1997	77	5.6	13.8	3.9
1998	95	6.1	15.6	5.3
1999	93	6.6	14.1	1.1
2000	81	6.6	12.3	4.9
2001	88	6.6	13.3	11.4
2002	84	7.5	11.2	17.9
2003	84	7.5	11.2	17.9
2004	87	7.1	12.3	11.5
2005	89	7.4	12.0	2.2
2006	83	7.2	11.5	10.8
2007	81	7.4	10.9	6.2
2008	93	7.4	12.6	11.8
2009	93	6.7	13.9	11.8
2010	98	6.9	14.2	22.4
2011	98	8.0	12.2	22.4
2012	89	7.8	11.4	24.7
2013	82	7.7	10.6	24.4
2014	80	7.7	10.3	23.8
2015	79	8.0	9.8	22.8
2016	82	8.0	10.2	25.6
2017	75	7.6	9.8	24
2018	78	7.7	10.1	19.2
2019	80	7.4	10.8	11.3
2020	59	7.5	7.8	11.9
2021	62	7.3	8.4	16.1
2022	63	7.9	7.9	11.1
2023	62	7.9	7.8	14.5
2024	67	7.9	8.4	17.9

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 Salisbury Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$22,333

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salisbury Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 107^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 116^th of 237 Elementary schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Salisbury Elementary School)	67	46	21%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Merrimack Valley School District)	66	54	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Salisbury Elementary School)	53	54	1%
3rd Grade Reading (Merrimack Valley School District)	54	43	11%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Salisbury Elementary School)	58	58
4th Grade Mathematics (Merrimack Valley School District)	42	40	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Salisbury Elementary School)	58	42	16%
4th Grade Reading (Merrimack Valley School District)	48	34	14%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Salisbury Elementary School)	52	47	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Merrimack Valley School District)	43	36	7%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Salisbury Elementary School)	57	59	2%
All Grades Reading (Merrimack Valley School District)	51	44	7%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	80	62	22.5%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	77	60	22.1%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.3%	14.5%	3.3%

Schools Near Salisbury 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
Salisbury Elementary School	Public	K-5	6 Whittemore Rd.	Salisbury	03268	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 648-2206	67	8	8.4	17.9%	65 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	61.1	82^nd of 234 public elementary schools	65.0%		51.7	116^th of 237 public elementary schools	51.1%	34		46.0	50.0				59.0		54.0	83.0				71.0	33.0		33.0	$22,333
Webster Elementary School	Public	K-5	936 Battle St.	Webster	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 648-2467	88	8	11.1	31.8%	86 (97.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	50.3	121^st of 234 public elementary schools	48.3%		40.1	155^th of 237 public elementary schools	34.6%	34	40.0	33.0	58.0				42.0	33.0	44.0	83.0				51.0	50.0		50.0	$17,212
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	5 Elm Street	Northfield	03276	Belknap County	Compass Classical Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 729-3370	124	8	15.5	61.3%	117 (94.4%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	7.2	229^th of 234 public elementary schools	2.1%		2.2	236^th of 237 public elementary schools	0.4%	7	0.0	0.0		15.0				21.0	20.0		42.0			26.0			10.0
Paul A. Smith School	Public	PK, KG-3	41 Daniel Webster Dr.	Franklin	03235	Merrimack County	Franklin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 934-4144	281	29	9.6	58.4%	250 (89.0%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.6%)								(n/a)	35.0						35.0	28.0						28.0				$22,561
Andover Elementary School	Public	K-8	20 School St.	Andover	03216	Merrimack County	Andover School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 735-5494	192	19	10.1	25.5%	186 (96.9%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	36.2	157^th of 234 public elementary schools	32.9%		41.5	150^th of 237 public elementary schools	36.7%	7	17.0	47.0	50.0	21.0	25.0	29.0	32.0	28.0	32.0	64.0	47.0	58.0	61.0	50.0	45.0	36.0	40.0	$18,479
Southwick School	Public	K-4	50 Zion Hill Rd.	Northfield	03276	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 286-3611	253	24	10.7	38.3%	215 (85.0%)	2 (0.8%)	14 (5.5%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.5%)	26.1	187^th of 234 public elementary schools	20.1%		33.4	168^th of 237 public elementary schools	29.1%	19	38.0	44.0					41.0	32.0	38.0					35.0				$15,141
Winnisquam Early Learning Center	Public	PK	435 W. Main Street	Tilton	03276	Belknap County	Winnisquam Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 286-4531	31	3	12.4	32.3%	29 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)
Boscawen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 BEST Ave.	Boscawen	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 753-6512	236	22	10.7	28.0%	199 (84.3%)	4 (1.7%)	19 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.9%)	55.6	104^th of 234 public elementary schools	55.6%		59.9	84^th of 237 public elementary schools	64.6%	20	86.0	68.0	32.0				62.0	55.0	65.0	39.0				54.0	23.0		23.0	$18,227
Simonds Elementary School	Public	K-5	14 Church St.	Warner	03278	Merrimack County	Kearsarge Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 456-2241	130	18	7.1	19.2%	123 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	59.9	86^th of 234 public elementary schools	63.2%		48.7	122^nd of 237 public elementary schools	48.5%	36	85.0	36.0	36.0				53.0	56.0	59.0	55.0				57.0	50.0		50.0	$24,851
Canterbury Elementary School	Public	K-5	15 Baptist Rd.	Canterbury	03224	Merrimack County	Shaker Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 783-9944	106	11	9.9	10.4%	101 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	83.7	29^th of 234 public elementary schools	87.6%		66.4	64^th of 237 public elementary schools	73.0%	35		56.0	71.0				64.0		69.0	79.0				72.0	54.0		54.0	$17,864

Frequently Asked Questions about Salisbury Elementary School

Is Salisbury Elementary School a good school?

Salisbury Elementary School ranks 82^nd of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Salisbury Elementary School in?

Merrimack Valley School District

What is the racial makeup of Salisbury Elementary School?

Students at Salisbury Elementary School are 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Salisbury Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 67 students attended Salisbury Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Salisbury Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Merrimack Valley Middle School
High : Merrimack Valley High School

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