Nelson Elementary School

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58 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Nelson Elementary School is a small, public K–6 institution located in the scenic town of Nelson, New Hampshire. Serving the local community, the school emphasizes a tight-knit, student-centered learning environment that leverages its rural setting to provide unique educational experiences. By maintaining small class sizes, the school is able to foster individualized attention and strong relationships between students, teachers, and families, which serves as the cornerstone of their academic and social development.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while incorporating the values of the surrounding community. Beyond traditional academics, Nelson Elementary focuses on cultivating a supportive atmosphere that encourages critical thinking, environmental stewardship, and civic responsibility. As a central hub for the town, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often utilizing the surrounding natural landscape as an extension of the classroom to promote hands-on, experiential learning for its students.

Total Students

6.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nelson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
53 (91.4%)
Hispanic
2 (3.4%)
Black
1 (1.7%)
Asian
1 (1.7%)
Two or More
1 (1.7%)

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:	Nelson School District
Phone:	(603)847-3408
Website:	http://nel.sau29.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 9

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 9