Barnstead Elementary School

www.barnstead.k12.nh.us

469 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Barnstead Elementary School, located in Center Barnstead, New Hampshire, serves as the primary educational institution for the local community’s younger students. Situated on Maple Street, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. As a central pillar of the town, the school strives to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares its students for the challenges of middle and high school while encouraging active engagement within the community.

The school operates under the Barnstead School District, focusing on maintaining strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to promote student success. By leveraging their official website, the administration provides families with essential resources, including academic calendars, policy information, and updates on school events. Through its dedication to foundational education and a collaborative atmosphere, Barnstead Elementary plays a vital role in shaping the early academic journey of children in the region.

469

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barnstead Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	5
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
456 (97.2 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.1 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Barnstead School District
Phone:	(603)269-5161
Website:	http://www.barnstead.k12.nh.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 52