Henniker Community School

www.hennikercommunityschool.net/

400 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Henniker Community School (HCS), located at 51 Western Avenue in Henniker, New Hampshire, serves as a central educational hub for students in the local community. Operating as part of the SAU 24 school district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive K-8 education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and community engagement. Its location in a quintessential New England town helps foster a close-knit learning environment where teachers, students, and families work collaboratively to support the success of every child.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for the transition to high school by balancing rigorous core academics with diverse extracurricular opportunities. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, HCS places a strong value on building character and citizenship, encouraging students to participate in activities that strengthen their connection to the town of Henniker. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and leveraging the resources of the SAU 24 district, Henniker Community School strives to ensure that its graduates are well-rounded, responsible, and prepared for future academic challenges.

400

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henniker Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	11
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
372 (93.0 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.8 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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:	Henniker School District
Phone:	(603)428-3476
Website:	http://www.hennikercommunityschool.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 7

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 54