STRATHAM MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Stratham Memorial School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Stratham School District school district, located in Stratham, NH with about 543 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 44 teachers, Stratham Memorial School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Stratham Memorial School (SMS), located at 39 Gifford Farm Road in Stratham, New Hampshire, serves students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the SAU 16 school district. The school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment that focuses on the "whole child." By emphasizing academic excellence alongside social-emotional development, SMS aims to cultivate curious, responsible, and engaged learners who are well-prepared for the transition to middle school.
Beyond its core curriculum, Stratham Memorial School is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school prioritizes a partnership between educators, families, and the wider Stratham community to enhance the student experience. With a focus on modern pedagogical practices and a dedication to meeting individual student needs, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Stratham Memorial School at (603) 772-5413 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Stratham, NH 03885-2277
(603) 772-5413
http://sms.sau16.org
STRATHAM MEMORIAL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Stratham, NH with about 543 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Hampshire
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Stratham School District
- Total Students:
- 543
- Teachers:
- 44.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 543 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending STRATHAM MEMORIAL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 91.5%
- Asian
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.