At a glance
Reported students
234
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Hampshire elementary enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
234
Dunbarton Elementary School: 234 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 236
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Dunbarton Elementary School
Dunbarton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Dunbarton. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Dunbarton School District. NCES reports 234 students for 2024–25.
Among 291 elementary schools in New Hampshire with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 255 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, above the New Hampshire median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dunbarton Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 4.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.3%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Dunbarton Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bow Preschool Elementary · Bow School District | PK–KG | 0 | 4.9 mi |
| Bow Elementary School Elementary · Bow School District | PK–04 | 542 | 4.9 mi |
| Maple Avenue School Elementary · Goffstown School District | 01–04 | 513 | 5.7 mi |
| Glen Lake School Elementary · Goffstown School District | PK–KG | 194 | 6 mi |
| Center Woods School Elementary · Weare School District | PK–03 | 377 | 6.1 mi |
| Harold Martin School Elementary · Hopkinton School District | PK–03 | 269 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dunbarton Elementary School
What grades does Dunbarton Elementary School serve?
Dunbarton Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dunbarton School District.
How many students attend Dunbarton Elementary School?
Dunbarton Elementary School reported 234 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 291 New Hampshire elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 236 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dunbarton Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 234 students and 17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Hampshire median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dunbarton Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dunbarton Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dunbarton School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dunbarton Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
4.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dunbarton Elementary School in?
Dunbarton Elementary School is part of Dunbarton School District, based in Bow, NH, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dunbarton Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bow Preschool (4.9 mi), Bow Elementary School (4.9 mi), Maple Avenue School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.