William E. Lancaster School

www.sau57.org/lancaster

278 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The William E. Lancaster School, located at 54 Millville St. in Salem, New Hampshire, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Salem School District (SAU 57), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and the development of the "whole child." The school’s curriculum is designed to build a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various classroom activities and community-focused initiatives.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators, parents, and the local community work together to promote student success. Beyond the standard classroom experience, Lancaster Elementary prioritizes social-emotional learning, aiming to cultivate responsible and respectful citizens. By leveraging resources provided through the SAU 57 district, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school by balancing high educational standards with a nurturing, student-centered approach.

278

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William E. Lancaster School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	29
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
224 (80.6 %)
Hispanic
29 (10.4 %)
Two or More
14 (5.0 %)
Black
8 (2.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Salem School District
Phone:	(603)893-7059
Website:	http://www.sau57.org/lancaster
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 56

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 45