Highland-Goffes Falls School

2021 Goffs Falls Rd.
Manchester, NH 03103

highland.mansd.org

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Highland-Goffes Falls Elementary School, located in Manchester, New Hampshire, serves as a community-focused public school dedicated to the academic and social development of its students. As part of the Manchester School District, the school emphasizes foundational learning while fostering an inclusive environment that encourages students to become active, responsible participants in their community. The school is known for its commitment to building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Manchester area to support student success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Highland-Goffes Falls places a significant focus on cultivating a positive school culture. The administration and faculty prioritize character development and personalized learning, ensuring that students have the resources they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging its location and district resources, the school provides a stable, engaging atmosphere where students are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

325

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland-Goffes Falls School
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	65
Black	23
Asian	16
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

White
189 (58.2 %)
Hispanic
65 (20.0 %)
Two or More
31 (9.5 %)
Black
23 (7.1 %)
Asian
16 (4.9 %)
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:	Manchester School District
Phone:	(603)624-6334
Website:	http://highland.mansd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
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 13

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 62