Jaffrey Grade School

Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District

250 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jaffrey Grade School, located in the heart of Jaffrey, New Hampshire, serves as a foundational pillar of the SAU 47 school district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social development of children from preschool through fourth grade. The institution prides itself on creating a community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to build strong interpersonal skills alongside their core academic studies in literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts.

Beyond the classroom, Jaffrey Grade School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by integrating character development and local community involvement into its culture. The school leverages its historic setting to provide students with a sense of place and belonging, while modern instructional practices ensure that children are well-prepared for the transition to middle school. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, supportive families, and the wider Jaffrey community, the school strives to inspire a lifelong love of learning in every student.

250

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jaffrey Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	17
Black	1
Two or More	12

White
220 (88.0%)
Hispanic
17 (6.8%)
Two or More
12 (4.8%)
Black
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:	Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District
Phone:	(603)532-8355
Website:	http://sau47.org/jaffrey-grade-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 23

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 41