Wells Memorial School

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47 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Wells Memorial School, located in the small, historic town of Harrisville, New Hampshire, serves as a vital hub for the local community’s primary education. As a small, rural public school, it emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where students benefit from individualized attention and a strong sense of community. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth while integrating the unique character and history of the Harrisville area into its educational mission.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Wells Memorial School is known for its commitment to a holistic approach to student development. By leveraging its scenic New England setting, the school often incorporates place-based learning, encouraging students to engage with their natural and historical surroundings. With a focus on partnership between educators, families, and the wider community, the school strives to provide a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that prepares its students for future academic success while preserving the values of its small-town roots.

Total Students

5.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wells Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	1
Two or More	6

White
40 (85.1%)
Two or More
6 (12.8%)
Hispanic
1 (2.1%)

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:	Harrisville School District
Phone:	(603)827-3272
Website:	http://har.sau29.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	47
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 5

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 8