Strafford School

22 Roller Coaster Rd.
Strafford, NH 03884

www.strafford.k12.nh.us

403 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Strafford School, located at 22 Roller Coaster Road in Strafford, New Hampshire, serves as the primary educational hub for the local community. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students, typically covering the elementary and middle school grades. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and the development of essential social skills, aiming to prepare its student body for success in future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, the Strafford School functions as a focal point for the small-town community, fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents. By utilizing its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding district policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. With its rural setting and commitment to local educational standards, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its students while maintaining a strong connection to the values of the Strafford community.

403

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Strafford School
Demographic	Student Count
White	395
Black	7
Asian	1

White
395 (98.0 %)
Black
7 (1.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Strafford School District
Phone:	(603)664-2842
Website:	http://www.strafford.k12.nh.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 20

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 38