Enrollment
55
Elementary
STATE 249
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARLOW SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 330465000266
John D. Perkins Academy
919 NH RTE 10, Marlow, NH 03456 · (603) 446-3307 · Cheshire County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL55 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.2:1
5 FTE teachers
STATE 11.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
20 students
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 5 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 11 | 20% |
| Grade 2 | 5 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 6 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 5% |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 18% |
| Grade 6 | 10 | 18% |
Student demographics
4%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
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
Test scores
NHSAS 2024-25 . % Above ProficientEnglish Language Arts
28.0%
NH avg 55.2%
Math
20.0%
NH avg 43.0%
What this means: On the NHSAS, New Hampshire's statewide test, about 28 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 20 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all New Hampshire schools, those numbers are about 55 and 43.
Source: NHSAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where John D. Perkins Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Hampshire | In Cheshire County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 55 | #272 of 300 | #24 of 27 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
55
+4 (+8%) vs 2020
-18% since 1990-91, when it was 67
Student : Teacher
10.2:1
was 10.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 55 | 5.4 | 10.2:1 | 36% (20) |
| 2023-24 | 57 | 4.3 | 13.3:1 | 39% (22) |
| 2022-23 | 57 | 5.5 | 10.4:1 | 33% (19) |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 5 | 10.2:1 | 35% (18) |
| 2017-18 | 35 | 5.1 | 6.9:1 | 34% (12) |
| 2015-16 | 24 | 4 | 6.0:1 | 46% (11) |
| 2010-11 | 36 | 4 | 9.0:1 | 33% (12) |
| 2000-01 | 64 | 5 | 12.8:1 | 22% (14) |
| 1990-91 | 67 | 6 | 11.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for John D. Perkins Academy.
About John D. Perkins Academy
John D. Perkins Academy is an elementary school in Marlow, New Hampshire, according to federal school records. Students in pre-K through 6 attend, and enrollment is 55 students. The school's enrollment is 78% smaller than the 249 average for elementary schools in New Hampshire.
John D. Perkins Academy is administered by Marlow School District.
Federal enrollment data show John D. Perkins Academy is 98% White. The school's diversity index is 4%, meaning two students picked at random have a 4% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Teachers at the school number 5.4 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 10.2:1. This ratio sits 0.8 below the 11.0:1 average for elementary schools in New Hampshire. Roughly 36% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch.
Cheshire County census figures show that the median household income is $83,329, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of people live in poverty. There are 41 public schools in Cheshire County, enrolling about 8,365 students in all.
The shortest distance from John D. Perkins Academy to another public school is about 5.2 miles, to James Faulkner Elementary School. Other public schools within ten miles: at least 8.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Remote.
Enrollment climbed 8% from its 2020-21 level of 51.
To ask about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes, start a discussion on this page. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Cheshire County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
77,297
Census ACS
Median income
$83,329
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
41
8,365 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- James Faulkner Elementary School5.2 mi · 46
- LEAF Charter School5.3 mi · 67
- Washington Elementary School5.3 mi · 38
- Gilsum STEAM Academy6.4 mi · 50
- Acworth Elementary School7.7 mi · 25
- Vilas Elementary School7.9 mi · 108
Frequently asked questions
About John D. Perkins AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at John D. Perkins Academy?
John D. Perkins Academy enrolls approximately 55 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does John D. Perkins Academy serve?
John D. Perkins Academy serves grades PK-06.
How many students per teacher at John D. Perkins Academy?
Approximately 10.2:1 students per teacher at John D. Perkins Academy.
What is the racial breakdown of students at John D. Perkins Academy?
At John D. Perkins Academy, the student body is approximately 98% White, 2% Hispanic.
Is John D. Perkins Academy public or private?
John D. Perkins Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by Marlow School District.
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