Main Street School

mss.sau16.org

406 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Main Street School is a public elementary school located in Exeter, New Hampshire, serving students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the SAU 16 school district, the school is committed to fostering a collaborative learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The curriculum is designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging students to become curious, lifelong learners within a supportive and inclusive community.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. Through its website and active involvement, Main Street School encourages parents to participate in the educational process, ensuring that students have a well-rounded experience. With its focus on high standards and a nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its upper-elementary students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on character development and student-centered instruction.

406

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Main Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	11
Black	8
Asian	8
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
365 (89.9%)
Two or More
12 (3.0%)
Hispanic
11 (2.7%)
Black
8 (2.0%)
Asian
8 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Exeter School District
Phone:	(603)775-8946
Website:	http://mss.sau16.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 31

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 128