Sutton Central Elementary School

www.kearsarge.org/sutton-central-school

85 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sutton Central Elementary School is a public PK–4 institution located in the rural community of Sutton Mills, New Hampshire. As part of the Kearsarge Regional School District, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere that emphasizes personalized learning and the social-emotional development of its students. The curriculum is designed to build a strong academic foundation while encouraging curiosity and collaboration, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their transition to middle school within the district.

Beyond core academics, Sutton Central is deeply integrated into the fabric of the local community, utilizing its unique location to promote outdoor learning and hands-on discovery. The school maintains a strong emphasis on family-school partnerships, fostering a tight-knit environment where staff, parents, and community members work together to support student success. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and a commitment to character development, the school aims to create a welcoming, safe, and enriching environment for all its learners.

Total Students

8.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sutton Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
79 (92.9 %)
Two or More
3 (3.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (3.5 %)

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:	Kearsarge Regional School District
Phone:	(603)927-4215
Website:	http://www.kearsarge.org/sutton-central-school
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 14

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 17