Edward Fenn School

Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District
169 Main St.
Gorham, NH 03581
143 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
The Edward Fenn School, located in Gorham, New Hampshire, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community, operating under the jurisdiction of the SAU 20 school district. As a dedicated elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for young students, emphasizing the development of essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a supportive, community-centered environment.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a positive learning culture that values student growth and collaboration between educators, parents, and the Gorham community. By utilizing resources provided through the SAU 20 network, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining the close-knit, accessible atmosphere typical of a smaller, town-based elementary school.
143
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    129 (90.2%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (4.9%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
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: Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District
Phone: (603)466-3334
Website: http://efsnh.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 43
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 18
Grade 1 20
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 28
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Berlin Elementary School
Berlin School District
412 Students
200 State Street
Berlin, NH 03570 (5.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th