Whitefield Elementary School

White Mountains Regional School District

34 Twin Mountain Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598

www.sau36.org

260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Whitefield Elementary School, located at 34 Twin Mountain Road in Whitefield, New Hampshire, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the SAU 36 (Whitefield/Lancaster/Jefferson) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a well-rounded education that balances core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—with social-emotional development.

As part of the broader North Country educational community, Whitefield Elementary focuses on preparing students for future success by integrating technology and encouraging active participation in school life. The institution places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that each student receives individualized attention. Through its commitment to a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to inspire curiosity and cultivate a lifelong love of learning in all its students.

260

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitefield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	12

White
237 (91.2 %)
Two or More
12 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.1 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)
Asian
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:	White Mountains Regional School District
Phone:	(603)837-3088
Website:	http://www.sau36.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 32

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 27