At a glance
Reported students
240
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Hampshire elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
243
Boscawen Elementary School: 240 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
11:1 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
- 215
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Boscawen Elementary School
Boscawen Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Concord. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Merrimack Valley School District. NCES reports 240 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 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, 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 (87.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.7%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 29.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Boscawen Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.9 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 29.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White87.1%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
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.
Other schools in Merrimack Valley School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Loudon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
243 reported students
Penacook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
325 reported students
Webster Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
88 reported students
Salisbury Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
64 reported students
Merrimack Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
466 reported students
Merrimack Valley High School
High · Grades 09–12
744 reported students
Public schools near Boscawen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penacook Elementary School Elementary · Merrimack Valley School District | PK–05 | 325 | 2.4 mi |
| Canterbury Elementary School Elementary · Shaker Regional School District | KG–05 | 90 | 3.4 mi |
| Beaver Meadow School Elementary · Concord School District | PK–05 | 362 | 4 mi |
| Webster Elementary School Elementary · Merrimack Valley School District | KG–05 | 88 | 5.5 mi |
| Mill Brook School Elementary · Concord School District | PK–02 | 321 | 6.7 mi |
| Broken Ground School Elementary · Concord School District | 03–05 | 291 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Boscawen Elementary School
What grades does Boscawen Elementary School serve?
Boscawen Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Merrimack Valley School District.
How many students attend Boscawen Elementary School?
Boscawen Elementary School reported 240 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 291 New Hampshire elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 215 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Boscawen Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 240 students and 21.9 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 Boscawen Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Boscawen Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Merrimack Valley School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Boscawen Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.1% 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 Boscawen Elementary School in?
Boscawen Elementary School is part of Merrimack Valley School District, based in Concord, NH, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Boscawen Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Penacook Elementary School (2.4 mi), Canterbury Elementary School (3.4 mi), Beaver Meadow School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.