Strafford School

Summary:

Strafford School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Strafford, New Hampshire, with a student population of 403. The school is part of the Strafford School District, which is ranked 91 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Strafford School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the NH SAS assessments, is generally below the state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics (43%) and reading (51%) were lower than the state averages of 41% and 53%, respectively. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking among New Hampshire elementary schools has declined over the years, from a 4-star rating in 2013-2014 to a 2-star rating in the most recent years. When looking at the performance of specific student groups, Strafford School's rankings are also below average, ranking 128th out of 187 schools for female students and 106th out of 193 schools for male students in 2023-2024.

Interestingly, when comparing Strafford School to nearby schools, it becomes evident that the school's academic performance is generally lower than its counterparts. For instance, Nottingham Elementary School, located about 8.5 miles away, consistently outperforms Strafford School in both mathematics and reading proficiency rates, as well as in its statewide ranking (64th out of 234 schools in 2023-2024). Additionally, the higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Strafford School, as indicated by the increasing free and reduced lunch rates, may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 22 Roller Coaster Rd.
       Strafford, NH  03884-6662


(603) 664-2842

District: Strafford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
143rd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,216 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  394

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.5%
African American:
1.0%
Hispanic:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Strafford School ranks worse than 61.1% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Strafford School ranks better than 64.6% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.5%), African American (1%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Strafford School is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Strafford School is $15,216.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Strafford School:

SchoolDigger ranks Strafford School 143rd of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Strafford School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Strafford School 46th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Strafford School in the ranking list.)

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Strafford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Strafford School District 91st of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Strafford School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Strafford School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.99 106th 238 55.5%
2007 71.18 61st 237 74.3%
2008 85.54 16th 236 93.2%
2009 86.53 13th 240 94.6%
2010 90.15 7th 242 97.1%
2011 94.27 1st 237 99.6%
2012 91.67 4th 241 98.3%
2013 87.11 10th 241 95.9%
2014 73.36 46th 242 81.0%
2015 57.83 87th 206 57.8%
2016 50.95 136th 244 44.3%
2017 50.20 122nd 229 46.7%
2018 51.16 121st 231 47.6%
2019 52.81 114th 231 50.6%
2021 44.52 119th 211 43.6%
2022 37.55 148th 233 36.5%
2023 47.09 129th 237 45.6%
2024 41.77 143rd 234 38.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Strafford School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.00 110th 190 42.1%
2019 47.88 107th 192 44.3%
2021 37.03 109th 160 31.9%
2022 33.55 134th 187 28.3%
2023 45.35 111th 193 42.5%
2024 39.01 128th 187 31.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Strafford School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.62 78th 195 60.0%
2019 58.72 81st 195 58.5%
2021 52.35 78th 168 53.6%
2022 42.16 117th 194 39.7%
2023 49.32 104th 199 47.7%
2024 46.63 106th 193 45.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Strafford School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.26 121st 227 46.7%
2019 52.67 112th 229 51.1%
2021 44.47 123rd 209 41.1%
2022 36.64 154th 229 32.8%
2023 47.70 123rd 233 47.2%
2024 42.12 143rd 228 37.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Strafford School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Strafford School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.09 27th 126 78.6%
2007 64.26 39th 125 68.8%
2008 77.38 18th 129 86.0%
2009 88.64 6th 127 95.3%
2010 87.11 7th 127 94.5%
2011 90.21 4th 128 96.9%
2012 90.57 4th 131 96.9%
2013 85.64 10th 131 92.4%
2014 79.90 18th 132 86.4%
2015 71.93 25th 107 76.6%
2016 67.69 35th 134 73.9%
2017 64.07 44th 125 64.8%
2018 58.13 52nd 131 60.3%
2019 62.00 45th 128 64.8%
2021 49.91 59th 125 52.8%
2022 23.88 103rd 130 20.8%
2023 41.34 81st 134 39.6%
2024 60.23 46th 130 64.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Strafford School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.64 39th 116 66.4%
2019 54.55 46th 114 59.6%
2021 40.18 65th 113 42.5%
2022 31.05 84th 115 27.0%
2023 38.74 70th 114 38.6%
2024 64.25 33rd 110 70.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Strafford School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.98 54th 114 52.6%
2019 72.05 29th 113 74.3%
2021 64.33 33rd 116 71.6%
2022 22.16 97th 117 17.1%
2023 43.94 65th 117 44.4%
2024 53.86 45th 113 60.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Strafford School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.38 55th 129 57.4%
2019 61.77 41st 126 67.5%
2021 49.82 58th 123 52.8%
2022 23.06 105th 129 18.6%
2023 39.38 82nd 132 37.9%
2024 60.05 44th 128 65.6%
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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.

Strafford School Test Scores
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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Monday, January 23, 2017

Open Quote A great school has been brought low by anti-tax snipers intent on reducing costs regardless of the impact on education. Science, in particular, has been hit hard. Reductions in science staff, little or no science training, and bare lip service to NGSS standards. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, January 11, 2016

Open Quote Wonderful, experienced educators here! This school has a huge sense of community. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Strafford School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 395 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1992 444 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1993 442 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1994 466 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1995 504 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1996 504 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1997 509 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1998 514 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1999 533 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2000 555 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2001 521 4 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2002 538 3 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2003 538 3 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2004 495 3 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2005 489 4 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2006 489 6 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2007 473 6 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2008 453 5 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2009 440 5 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2010 438 6 8 7 0 0 0 0 459
2011 433 5 10 7 0 0 0 0 455
2012 415 5 10 2 0 0 0 0 432
2013 400 7 12 5 1 0 0 0 425
2014 419 6 12 4 0 0 0 0 441
2015 412 5 7 5 0 0 0 0 429
2016 381 5 5 4 0 0 1 0 396
2017 396 2 5 4 0 0 1 0 408
2018 398 3 6 3 1 0 2 0 413
2019 400 3 2 3 1 0 2 0 411
2020 405 1 1 2 1 0 2 0 412
2021 382 3 0 1 1 0 6 0 393
2022 408 4 0 3 0 0 3 0 418
2023 395 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 403
2024 384 4 1 3 0 0 2 0 394

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 Strafford School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 402 22.0 18.2 5.7
1992 451 26.0 17.3 6
1993 445 29.0 15.3 9.9
1994 472 31.0 15.2 12.1
1995 510 33.0 15.5 10.4
1996 510 33.0 15.5 10.4
1997 515 32.5 15.8 10.1
1998 519 27.0 19.2 8.7
1999 538 36.0 14.9 7.1
2000 562 36.0 15.6 10.3
2001 532 31.0 17.2 8.1
2002 551 41.0 13.4 10.2
2003 551 41.0 13.4 10.2
2004 506 38.5 13.1 8.3
2005 501 37.0 13.5 8.8
2006 500 38.0 13.2 8.2
2007 487 40.0 12.2 11.1
2008 471 40.0 11.8 7.6
2009 456 44.0 10.4 9.2
2010 459 42.0 10.9 12.6
2011 455 41.0 11.0 13.6
2012 432 36.5 11.8 11.6
2013 425 38.5 11.0 15.1
2014 441 35.5 12.4 18.4
2015 429 39.0 11.0 21.9
2016 396 34.0 11.6 16.2
2017 408 33.0 12.3 12.5
2018 413 33.0 12.5 11.9
2019 411 33.0 12.4 13.9
2020 412 34.0 12.1 12.9
2021 393 33.5 11.7 9.7
2022 418 n/a n/a 12.7
2023 403 37.0 10.8 16.9
2024 394 35.5 11.0 15.7

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 Strafford School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 402 22.0 18.2 5.7
1992 451 26.0 17.3 6
1993 445 29.0 15.3 9.9
1994 472 31.0 15.2 12.1
1995 510 33.0 15.5 10.4
1996 510 33.0 15.5 10.4
1997 515 32.5 15.8 10.1
1998 519 27.0 19.2 8.7
1999 538 36.0 14.9 7.1
2000 562 36.0 15.6 10.3
2001 532 31.0 17.2 8.1
2002 551 41.0 13.4 10.2
2003 551 41.0 13.4 10.2
2004 506 38.5 13.1 8.3
2005 501 37.0 13.5 8.8
2006 500 38.0 13.2 8.2
2007 487 40.0 12.2 11.1
2008 471 40.0 11.8 7.6
2009 456 44.0 10.4 9.2
2010 459 42.0 10.9 12.6
2011 455 41.0 11.0 13.6
2012 432 36.5 11.8 11.6
2013 425 38.5 11.0 15.1
2014 441 35.5 12.4 18.4
2015 429 39.0 11.0 21.9
2016 396 34.0 11.6 16.2
2017 408 33.0 12.3 12.5
2018 413 33.0 12.5 11.9
2019 411 33.0 12.4 13.9
2020 412 34.0 12.1 12.9
2021 393 33.5 11.7 9.7
2022 418 n/a n/a 12.7
2023 403 37.0 10.8 16.9
2024 394 35.5 11.0 15.7

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 Strafford School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,216

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Strafford 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 114th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 129th of 237 Elementary schools
 5.1%
Ranks 45th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 81st of 134 Middle schools
 25.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Strafford School)7839
 39%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Strafford School District)7839
 39%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Strafford School)4643
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Strafford School District)4643
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Strafford School)7048
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Strafford School District)7048
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Strafford School)5755
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Strafford School District)5755
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Strafford School)3217
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Strafford School District)3217
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Strafford School)4568
 23%
   5th Grade Reading (Strafford School District)4568
 23%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Strafford School)3643
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Strafford School District)3643
 7%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Strafford School)6629
 37%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Strafford School District)6629
 37%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Strafford School)5764
 7%
   6th Grade Reading (Strafford School District)5764
 7%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Strafford School)4835
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Strafford School District)4835
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Strafford School)6262
   7th Grade Reading (Strafford School District)6262
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Strafford School)4922
 27%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Strafford School District)4922
 27%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Strafford School)6951
 18%
   8th Grade Reading (Strafford School District)6951
 18%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Strafford School)4930
 19%
   8th Grade Science (Strafford School District)4930
 19%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Strafford School)5632
 24%
   All Grades Mathematics (Strafford School District)5632
 24%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Strafford School)5757
   All Grades Reading (Strafford School District)5757
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Strafford School)4436
 8%
   All Grades Science (Strafford School District)4436
 8%
   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 Students411403
 1.9%
African American37
 133.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic30
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White400395
 1.3%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.9%16.9%
 3%


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Strafford School ranks 143rd of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Strafford School are 97% White, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 394 students attended Strafford School.


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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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