Golden Brook Elementary School

gbs.windhamsd.org

1,098 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Golden Brook Elementary School, located in Windham, New Hampshire, serves as a cornerstone of the local Windham School District, specifically catering to early elementary-aged students. The school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment designed to build a strong academic and social foundation for young learners. By emphasizing the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills alongside character education, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into higher grade levels within the district.

Beyond core academics, Golden Brook places a significant focus on community engagement and the "whole child" approach to education. The school actively encourages collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader Windham community to enrich the student experience through various extracurricular activities and school events. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, Golden Brook Elementary aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where children feel empowered to explore their interests, cultivate curiosity, and develop the social-emotional skills necessary for long-term academic success.

1,098

Total Students

59.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Golden Brook Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	897
Hispanic	55
Black	10
Asian	61
Two or More	73
American Indian	2

White
897 (81.7 %)
Two or More
73 (6.6 %)
Asian
61 (5.6 %)
Hispanic
55 (5.0 %)
Black
10 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Windham School District
Phone:	(603)845-1552
Website:	http://gbs.windhamsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	1,098
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 60

Kindergarten 190

Grade 1 207

Grade 2 231

Grade 3 206

Grade 4 204