Enrollment
348
Elementary
DISTRICT 277 · STATE 249
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALLENSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 330138010045
Allenstown Community School
171 RIVER RD, ALLENSTOWN, NH 03275 · (603) 485-5187 · Merrimack County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL348 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.7:1 · STATE 11.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
125 students
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 26%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 42 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 38 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 35 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 51 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 46 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 41 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 32 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 26 | 7% |
| Grade 8 | 37 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (42) is 14% larger than its 8th grade class (37).
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 33% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Allenstown Community School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allenstown Community School this school | 348 | 35.9% | N/A |
| McClelland School Rochester | 310 | 37.7% | 35.2% |
| Elm Street School Laconia | 259 | 35.1% | 50.3% |
| Chamberlain Street School Rochester | 316 | 37.7% | 33.0% |
| Southwick School Northfield | 251 | 35.1% | 40.5% |
| Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School Hillsborough | 418 | 40.0% | 38.1% |
Matched among New Hampshire elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Allenstown Community School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Hampshire | In Merrimack County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 348 | #80 of 300 | #8 of 34 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.1:1 | #79 of 179 | #11 of 22 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.0% | #93 of 181 | #11 of 23 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 35.9% | #71 of 240 | #9 of 28 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Allenstown Community School
Allenstown Community School is a medium-sized elementary school in ALLENSTOWN, New Hampshire, one of the schools in Allenstown School District. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 348 students in kindergarten through 8. The average for elementary schools in New Hampshire is about 249 students, so this school is 40% bigger than average.
Allenstown School District counts 3 schools and 683 students, including Allenstown Community School.
At Allenstown Community School, White students make up 87% of the student body. After that, the student body is 7% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. By the diversity index, Allenstown Community School comes in at 24%.
The school has about 11.1 students per teacher and 31.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. Elementary schools in New Hampshire average about 11.0:1, a similar figure. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 36%. The rate at public schools in Merrimack County averages 25%, lower than here.
Merrimack County has about 155,967 residents, and median household income is about $97,004, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 39%, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. The public schools of Merrimack County number 61 and enroll about 17,429.
Of nearby public schools, Three Rivers School is the closest, at about 1.6 miles. The count of other public schools within five miles is 6.
NCES describes the area around Allenstown Community School as Rural: Fringe, meaning in rural territory close to an urban area.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Merrimack County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
155,967
Census ACS
Median income
$97,004
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
61
17,429 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Allenstown School District
- Allenstown Elementary SchoolElementary · 205 students
- Armand R. Dupont SchoolMiddle · 130 students
Other schools in ALLENSTOWN
- Allenstown Elementary SchoolElementary · 205 students
- Armand R. Dupont SchoolMiddle · 130 students
Nearby schools
- Three Rivers School1.6 mi · 289
- Armand R. Dupont School1.8 mi · 130
- Pembroke Academy1.9 mi · 744
- Allenstown Elementary School2.0 mi · 205
- Pembroke Hill School2.6 mi · 312
- Hooksett Memorial School4.8 mi · 431
Frequently asked questions
About Allenstown Community SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Allenstown Community School?
Allenstown Community School enrolls approximately 348 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Allenstown Community School serve?
Allenstown Community School serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Allenstown Community School?
Approximately 11.1:1 students per teacher at Allenstown Community School.
How diverse is Allenstown Community School?
Allenstown Community School reports a student body of 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Allenstown Community School?
Allenstown Community School is overseen by Allenstown School District in Merrimack County.
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