Rye Elementary School

www.sau50.org/rye/res

200 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Rye Elementary School, located in the coastal town of Rye, New Hampshire, serves students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the SAU 50 school district. The school is known for its strong commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. By leveraging its small-town setting, the school focuses on creating a tight-knit community where educators, families, and students collaborate closely to promote lifelong learning and civic responsibility.

Academically, the curriculum emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy while integrating modern pedagogical approaches to prepare students for future success. The school places a high value on enriching programs, including specialized instruction in the arts, physical education, and technology. With a focus on cultivating curiosity and critical thinking, Rye Elementary strives to provide a comprehensive educational experience that encourages students to become engaged, empathetic, and effective members of their local and global communities.

200

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rye Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	9

White
187 (93.5 %)
Two or More
9 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.5 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Rye School District
Phone:	(603)436-4731
Website:	http://www.sau50.org/rye/res
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	2
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 11

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 49