Newfields Elementary School

nes.sau16.org

115 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Newfields Elementary School is a small, community-focused public school located in the town of Newfields, New Hampshire. As part of SAU 16, the school serves students in grades Pre-K through 5, emphasizing a personalized learning environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development. Its rural setting and intimate campus allow for strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families, creating a tight-knit educational community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the SAU 16 district while incorporating a variety of enrichment opportunities to keep students engaged. By prioritizing small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Newfields Elementary aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle school level. With a focus on citizenship and character, the school remains a cornerstone of the local Newfields community.

115

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newfields Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Asian	3

White
109 (94.8%)
Asian
3 (2.6%)
Black
2 (1.7%)
Hispanic
1 (0.9%)

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:	Newfields School District
Phone:	(603)772-5555
Website:	http://nes.sau16.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 13

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 23