Pleasant Street School

www2.laconiaschools.org/pss

266 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pleasant Street School, located in Laconia, New Hampshire, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Laconia School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards while encouraging curiosity and collaboration, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond academics, Pleasant Street School is recognized for its connection to the local community and its dedication to inclusivity. The school environment is designed to be welcoming, providing various resources and programs intended to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, active parent involvement, and a student-centered approach, the school strives to create a safe space where children feel empowered to succeed both in the classroom and in their personal growth.

266

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	10
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	8

White
237 (89.1 %)
Hispanic
10 (3.8 %)
Black
10 (3.8 %)
Two or More
8 (3.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Laconia School District
Phone:	(603)524-2168
Website:	http://www2.laconiaschools.org/pss
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 36