East Kingston Elementary School

eks.sau16.org

131 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

East Kingston Elementary School (EKS) is a public K–5 institution located in East Kingston, New Hampshire. As part of SAU 16, the school serves a tight-knit community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, dedicated faculty, and a curriculum designed to build a strong foundational education in core subjects while encouraging student curiosity and community engagement.

Beyond standard academics, the school places a high value on collaborative partnerships between staff, students, and families. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding community, EKS aims to create a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including staff directories, school policies, and updates on district-wide initiatives, ensuring consistent communication within the SAU 16 network.

131

Total Students

14.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Kingston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	1
Two or More	2

White
128 (97.7 %)
Two or More
2 (1.5 %)
Hispanic
1 (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:	East Kingston School District
Phone:	(603)642-3511
Website:	http://eks.sau16.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 22

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 28