Peter Woodbury School

www.sau25.net/PWS

450 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Peter Woodbury School, located in Bedford, New Hampshire, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, catering to students in grades 2 through 4. As part of the Bedford School District (SAU 25), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The curriculum is designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond the classroom, Peter Woodbury School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and character development. The school’s culture is shaped by active parent involvement and a commitment to nurturing responsible, respectful citizens. By offering a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its young learners for success as they transition to the upper elementary and middle school levels within the district.

450

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peter Woodbury School
Demographic	Student Count
White	341
Hispanic	18
Black	5
Asian	57
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
341 (75.8 %)
Asian
57 (12.7 %)
Two or More
28 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.0 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bedford School District
Phone:	(603)622-0431
Website:	http://www.sau25.net/PWS
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 109