Maude H. Trefethen School

www.sau50.org/mht

26 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

The Maude H. Trefethen School, located in the historic coastal town of New Castle, New Hampshire, is a small, close-knit public elementary school serving students in grades K–5. As part of SAU 50, the school prides itself on its intimate learning environment, which allows for highly individualized attention and a strong sense of community. Its location on Cranfield Street places it in the heart of a town known for its rich history and picturesque seaside setting, providing a unique backdrop for both academic and extracurricular activities.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its ability to foster a supportive, student-centered atmosphere. By utilizing the resources of the SAU 50 district, Maude H. Trefethen maintains a curriculum that balances core educational standards with opportunities for local enrichment. Due to its size, the school emphasizes a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the broader New Castle community, ensuring that each student receives a personalized educational experience that prepares them for success as they transition to middle school.

Total Students

3.8

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maude H. Trefethen School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
24 (92.3 %)
Asian
1 (3.8 %)
Two or More
1 (3.8 %)

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:	New Castle School District
Phone:	(603)436-5416
Website:	http://www.sau50.org/mht
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	26
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 6