Stratham Memorial School

sms.sau16.org

521 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Stratham Memorial School (SMS), located at 39 Gifford Farm Road in Stratham, New Hampshire, serves students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the SAU 16 school district. The school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment that focuses on the "whole child." By emphasizing academic excellence alongside social-emotional development, SMS aims to cultivate curious, responsible, and engaged learners who are well-prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Stratham Memorial School is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school prioritizes a partnership between educators, families, and the wider Stratham community to enhance the student experience. With a focus on modern pedagogical practices and a dedication to meeting individual student needs, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

521

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stratham Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	477
Hispanic	7
Asian	18
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
477 (91.6 %)
Asian
18 (3.5 %)
Two or More
17 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Stratham School District
Phone:	(603)772-5413
Website:	http://sms.sau16.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 26

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 93