Memorial School

www.sau17.org/schools/memorial-elementary

276 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Memorial School, located in Newton, New Hampshire, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, catering to elementary-aged students. As part of the Sanborn Regional School District (SAU 17), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity and collaboration among its young learners.

The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, often partnering with families to ensure each student feels valued and encouraged. By utilizing its location on Main Street as a hub for local education, Memorial School strives to prepare its students for their future academic endeavors through balanced instruction, enrichment programs, and a commitment to the well-being of the whole child. Additional information regarding their specific programs, staff, and school calendar can be found on their official website.

276

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	18
Black	1
Two or More	7

White
250 (90.6 %)
Hispanic
18 (6.5 %)
Two or More
7 (2.5 %)
Black
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:	Sanborn Regional School District
Phone:	(603)382-5251
Website:	http://www.sau17.org/schools/memorial-elementary
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 83