James House Preschool

Kearsarge Regional School District
114 Cougar Ct.
New London, NH 03257
46 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
James House Preschool, located in New London, New Hampshire, is an early childhood education program operating under the Kearsarge Regional School District. The school provides a structured, supportive environment specifically designed to foster the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children. By focusing on play-based learning and developmentally appropriate practices, the program aims to prepare students for the transition into elementary school while nurturing their natural curiosity and love for learning.

The preschool benefits from being part of the larger Kearsarge community, allowing it to leverage district resources and maintain high standards for its teaching curriculum. The school prioritizes a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the community to ensure that each child receives personalized attention in a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom setting. Its location on Cougar Court serves as a local hub for early learners, emphasizing foundational skills and interpersonal growth during these critical formative years.
46
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    40 (87.0 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (10.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (2.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
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)526-8604
Website: http://sites.google.com/a/kearsarge.org/james-house
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 46
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 5
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 46
Gender Ratio