Chichester Central School

sites.google.com/a/sau53.org/ccs

197 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Chichester Central School, located in the rural community of Chichester, New Hampshire, serves students from preschool through eighth grade. As part of School Administrative Unit 53 (SAU 53), the school functions as a foundational pillar for the local community, emphasizing a small-town educational atmosphere that prioritizes personalized attention and close relationships between students, staff, and families.

The school is dedicated to fostering a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. By focusing on a collaborative learning environment, Chichester Central aims to prepare its graduates for success in their future high school endeavors. The school maintains an active connection with the community and utilizes its digital platform to provide parents and guardians with essential resources, curriculum updates, and insights into school life.

197

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chichester Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
189 (95.9 %)
Two or More
4 (2.0 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.0 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Chichester School District
Phone:	(603)798-5651
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/sau53.org/ccs
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 21

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 14