John D. Perkins Academy

mlw.sau29.org/

55 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

John D. Perkins Academy, located in the small town of Marlow, New Hampshire, serves as a community-centered elementary school for students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade. As a vital component of the local landscape, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment that leverages its rural setting to foster personalized instruction. By maintaining small class sizes, the academy focuses on building strong relationships between students, teachers, and the broader community, ensuring that each child receives individual attention in their foundational years.

The school operates as part of a local tradition that prioritizes civic engagement and academic fundamentals. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for transition to middle school while nurturing a sense of belonging and responsibility within the town of Marlow. Through its connection with the SAU (School Administrative Unit), the academy balances state-mandated educational standards with the unique, supportive atmosphere expected of a small-town public school, aiming to develop well-rounded students in a safe and supportive educational space.

Total Students

5.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John D. Perkins Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	1

White
54 (98.2%)
Hispanic
1 (1.8%)

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:	Marlow School District
Phone:	(603)446-3307
Website:	http://mlw.sau29.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
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

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 10

Grade 6 10