PETERBOROUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Peterborough Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Contoocook Valley School District school district, located in Peterborough, NH with about 264 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Peterborough Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Peterborough Elementary School (PES), located in the heart of Peterborough, New Hampshire, serves as a foundational institution within the ConVal Regional School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By leveraging the surrounding community’s resources, PES aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares children to become engaged, thoughtful, and responsible members of their community.

The school’s philosophy centers on the belief that every child can succeed through a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider Peterborough area. As part of the ConVal district, Peterborough Elementary integrates a comprehensive curriculum with a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. With its focus on personalized instruction and a nurturing atmosphere, PES strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and empowered to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Peterborough Elementary School at (603) 924-3828 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.