Greenland Central School

www.sau50.org/gcs

371 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Greenland Central School, located in Greenland, New Hampshire, serves as the primary public elementary school for the town, catering to students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of SAU 50, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a collaborative educational environment that focuses on both academic rigor and the development of the "whole child." The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to regional high schools, with a strong focus on core subjects, social-emotional learning, and foundational life skills.

The school is well-regarded for its small-town atmosphere and commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive culture. By maintaining close partnerships with families and the broader Greenland community, the school aims to create a safe and engaging learning environment that encourages curiosity and civic responsibility. With its dedication to personalized instruction and student growth, Greenland Central School serves as a central hub for educational excellence within the Seacoast region of New Hampshire.

371

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greenland Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	10
Asian	11
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
336 (90.6 %)
Two or More
13 (3.5 %)
Asian
11 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Greenland School District
Phone:	(603)431-6723
Website:	http://www.sau50.org/gcs
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 35

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 45