Broken Ground School

51 South Curtisville Road
Concord, NH 03301

bgs.sau8.org/

291 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Broken Ground School, located on South Curtisville Road in Concord, New Hampshire, is a public elementary school serving students in the Concord School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on foundational skills and community engagement, the school strives to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors through a diverse curriculum and dedicated faculty.

Beyond its core academic program, Broken Ground School promotes a culture of inclusion and active participation. The school maintains a strong connection with families and the local community, often organizing events and initiatives that encourage parent involvement. By integrating modern educational practices with a nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to create a well-rounded experience that addresses the individual needs of every child, helping them develop into responsible and curious citizens.

291

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Broken Ground School
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	17
Black	47
Asian	27
Two or More	7

White
193 (66.3%)
Black
47 (16.2%)
Asian
27 (9.3%)
Hispanic
17 (5.8%)
Two or More
7 (2.4%)

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:	Concord School District
Phone:	(603)225-0855
Website:	http://bgs.sau8.org/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 84