Elm Street School

www2.laconiaschools.org/ess

259 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elm Street School, located in Laconia, New Hampshire, is a public elementary school serving students in the local community. As part of the Laconia School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them for future academic success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Elm Street School places a strong focus on community involvement and building positive relationships between students, staff, and families. The school environment is characterized by its commitment to inclusivity and the promotion of a safe, respectful, and encouraging culture for all learners. By utilizing resources provided by the broader Laconia school system, Elm Street School aims to provide each student with the personalized attention and tools necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

259

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elm Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	18
Black	5
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
230 (88.8%)
Hispanic
18 (6.9%)
Black
5 (1.9%)
Two or More
5 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Laconia School District
Phone:	(603)524-4113
Website:	http://www2.laconiaschools.org/ess
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 17

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 33