Lempster Community School

www.sau71.org

132 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lempster Community School, located in the rural town of Lempster, New Hampshire, serves as the primary educational hub for the local community. Operating under the jurisdiction of School Administrative Unit (SAU) 71, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive, small-school environment that emphasizes personalized attention and a strong connection between students, staff, and the surrounding community. Its focus is typically centered on foundational academics while fostering a sense of civic responsibility and social growth among its student body.

As a cornerstone of the Lempster area, the school prides itself on its close-knit atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and a collaborative approach to learning. By integrating local resources and maintaining transparent communication with families, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to secondary education while maintaining a curriculum that adheres to state standards. For families and community members, the school serves not only as an academic institution but also as a vital center for local engagement and educational development.

132

Total Students

8.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lempster Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	7
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
122 (92.4%)
Hispanic
7 (5.3%)
Two or More
2 (1.5%)
Asian
1 (0.8%)

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:	Lempster School District
Phone:	(603)863-1080
Website:	http://www.sau71.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
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 3

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 12

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 17