Penacook Elementary School

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330 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Penacook Elementary School is a public school located in Penacook, New Hampshire, serving students within the Merrimack Valley School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future success while maintaining a close connection to the local community it serves.

The school’s culture is defined by the Merrimack Valley School District’s "Pride" initiative, which encourages students to embody core values such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance. Through a variety of classroom instruction, enrichment programs, and collaborative activities, Penacook Elementary aims to nurture curiosity and inclusivity. Its administrative and teaching staff work closely with families to ensure that every student has access to the resources and encouragement needed to reach their full potential in a safe, community-focused setting.

330

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penacook Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	16
Black	8
Asian	14
Two or More	8

White
284 (86.1 %)
Hispanic
16 (4.8 %)
Asian
14 (4.2 %)
Black
8 (2.4 %)
Two or More
8 (2.4 %)

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:	Merrimack Valley School District
Phone:	(603)753-4891
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/mvsdpride.org/pes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 25

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 60