Chesterfield Central School

535 Old Chesterfield Rd.
Chesterfield, NH 03443

che.sau29.org/

253 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Chesterfield Central School, located in the rural community of Chesterfield, New Hampshire, serves as a focal point for the town's K-8 education. As part of the SAU 29 school district, the school emphasizes a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement and personal growth. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to promote the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, balancing traditional academic rigor with opportunities for social and emotional development. By leveraging its location in the scenic Monadnock region, Chesterfield Central often integrates place-based learning into its programming, helping students connect their education to the local environment. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, extracurricular activities, and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to high school and beyond.

253

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chesterfield Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
238 (94.1%)
Hispanic
9 (3.6%)
Two or More
3 (1.2%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
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:	Chesterfield School District
Phone:	(603)363-8301
Website:	http://che.sau29.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 30

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 39