Garrison School

www.dover.k12.nh.us/garrison

391 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Garrison School, located at 50 Garrison Road in Dover, New Hampshire, is a prominent elementary school within the Dover School District. The school serves a diverse student population, typically encompassing grades K through 4, and is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while focusing on the holistic development of each child, emphasizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Garrison School is recognized for its commitment to community involvement and parent engagement. The school provides a variety of resources and extracurricular opportunities aimed at enriching the educational experience, such as specialized instructional support and programs that encourage student creativity and physical well-being. By maintaining strong ties to the Dover community, Garrison School strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

391

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garrison School
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	10
Black	3
Asian	14
Two or More	22

White
342 (87.5 %)
Two or More
22 (5.6 %)
Asian
14 (3.6 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.6 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Dover School District
Phone:	(603)516-6752
Website:	http://www.dover.k12.nh.us/garrison
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 77

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 84