Elm Street School in Laconia, NH

At a glance

Reported students

259

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Hampshire elementary enrollment

52nd percentile

Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

318

Elm Street School: 259 reported students.

State peer staffing position

62nd percentile

11.3:1 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: 232
Teachers (FTE): 23
Student–teacher ratio: 10.1:1

What the reported data says about Elm Street School

Elm Street School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Laconia. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Laconia School District. NCES reports 259 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 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, close to 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 (88.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 19.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Elm Street School

1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 19.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 35.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White88.8%
Hispanic6.9%
Black1.9%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Multiracial1.9%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Pleasant Street School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

255 reported students

Woodland Heights Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

318 reported students

Laconia Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

414 reported students

Laconia High School

High · Grades 09–12

562 reported students

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Public schools near Elm Street 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
Pleasant Street School Elementary · Laconia School District	PK–05	255	1.6 mi
Woodland Heights Elementary School Elementary · Laconia School District	PK–05	318	2.3 mi
Gilford Elementary School Elementary · Gilford School District	KG–04	303	3.7 mi
Sanbornton Central School Elementary · Winnisquam Regional School District	KG–04	177	7 mi
Inter-Lakes Elementary School Elementary · Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District	PK–06	397	7.6 mi
Belmont Elementary School Elementary · Shaker Regional School District	PK–04	336	8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Elm Street School

What grades does Elm Street School serve?

Elm Street School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Laconia School District.

How many students attend Elm Street School?

Elm Street School reported 259 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 291 New Hampshire elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 232 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Elm Street School?

The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 259 students and 23 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 Elm Street School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Elm Street School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Laconia School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Elm Street School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

35.1% 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 Elm Street School in?

Elm Street School is part of Laconia School District, based in Laconia, NH, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Elm Street School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pleasant Street School (1.6 mi), Woodland Heights Elementary School (2.3 mi), Gilford Elementary School (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.