Enrollment
154
Elementary
DISTRICT 311 · STATE 249
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TIMBERLANE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 330672000438
Sandown Central School
295 Main St., Sandown, NH 03873 · (603) 887-3648 · Rockingham County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL154 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
12.8:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.2:1 · STATE 11.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
3%
5 students
DISTRICT 11% · 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 | 81 | 53% |
| Kindergarten | 73 | 47% |
Student demographics
25%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 24% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Sandown Central School→Sandown North Elementary School→Timberlane Regional Middle School→Timberlane Regional High School
Based on grade levels within Timberlane Regional School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Sandown Central School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown Central School this school | 154 | 3.2% | N/A |
| Lincoln Akerman School Hampton Falls | 190 | 4.2% | 63.9% |
| Derry Early Education Program Derry | 132 | 6.8% | N/A |
| Memorial School Newton | 239 | 6.7% | N/A |
| Plainfield Elementary School Meriden | 183 | 6.6% | 57.8% |
| Dunbarton Elementary School Dunbarton | 234 | 4.7% | 59.7% |
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 Sandown Central School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Hampshire | In Rockingham County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 154 | #213 of 300 | #50 of 59 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 3.2% | #233 of 240 | #51 of 54 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
154
+32 (+26%) vs 2020
-59% since 1990-91, when it was 379
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 12.2:1
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 | 154 | 12 | 12.8:1 | 3% (5) |
| 2023-24 | 137 | 9 | 15.2:1 | 5% (7) |
| 2022-23 | 135 | 10 | 13.5:1 | 4% (6) |
| 2020-21 | 122 | 10 | 12.2:1 | 10% (12) |
| 2017-18 | 161 | 8.5 | 18.9:1 | 6% (10) |
| 2015-16 | 119 | 6 | 19.8:1 | 25% (30) |
| 2010-11 | 164 | 15 | 10.9:1 | 14% (23) |
| 2000-01 | 482 | 35 | 13.8:1 | 6% (31) |
| 1990-91 | 379 | 21 | 18.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sandown Central School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (161 to 154); teachers up 41% (8.5 to 12).
About Sandown Central School
Sandown Central School is a low-enrollment elementary school in Sandown, New Hampshire. It covers pre-K through kindergarten, with a total enrollment of 154 students. Enrollment is 38% lower than the average for elementary schools in New Hampshire, which is about 249.
Within Timberlane Regional School District, Sandown Central School is one of 7 schools. The district enrolls 3,224 students.
About 86% of the student body at Sandown Central School is White. Smaller groups are 6% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. Sandown Central School's diversity index is 25%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school has about 12.8 students per teacher and 12 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school has more students per teacher than the 11.0:1 average for elementary schools in New Hampshire. About 3% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in Rockingham County averages 13%, higher than here.
Within Rockingham County, the median household income is $118,331, 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides Sandown Central School, Rockingham County has 98 other public schools.
The closest public school to Sandown Central School is Sandown North Elementary School, about 2.3 miles away. Sandown Central School is one of several public schools in the area, with 6 others within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes Sandown Central School as Rural: Fringe.
Enrollment has grown by 32 students since 2020-21, to 154.
Discussions about Sandown Central School may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Rockingham County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
319,082
Census ACS
Median income
$118,331
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
99
41,753 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Timberlane Regional School District
- Timberlane Regional High SchoolHigh · 944 students
- Timberlane Regional Middle SchoolMiddle · 723 students
- Pollard Elementary SchoolElementary · 434 students
- Atkinson AcademyElementary · 364 students
- Sandown North Elementary SchoolElementary · 322 students
- Danville Elementary SchoolElementary · 283 students
Nearby schools
- Sandown North Elementary School2.3 mi · 322
- Danville Elementary School3.0 mi · 283
- Hampstead Middle School3.1 mi · 352
- Hampstead Central School3.4 mi · 470
- East Derry Memorial Elementary School3.8 mi · 388
- Chester Academy4.1 mi · 508
Frequently asked questions
About Sandown Central SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Sandown Central School?
Sandown Central School enrolls approximately 154 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does Sandown Central School serve?
Sandown Central School serves grades PK-KG.
How many teachers does Sandown Central School have?
Sandown Central School employs 12 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Sandown Central School?
Student demographics at Sandown Central School are roughly 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Sandown Central School in?
Sandown Central School is part of Timberlane Regional School District.
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