Southwick School

www.ss.wrsdsau59.org/en-US

251 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Southwick School, located in Northfield, New Hampshire, serves as a community-focused elementary school within the Winnisquam Regional School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to develop their personal potential. By prioritizing a close-knit atmosphere, Southwick aims to prepare its young students for future academic success through a blend of rigorous instruction and a nurturing classroom culture.

Beyond standard academics, the school actively promotes student character development and community involvement. The staff works collaboratively with families to ensure that each child’s social and emotional needs are met, creating a cohesive educational experience that extends from the classroom to the broader Northfield community. Through various district-supported initiatives and extracurricular activities, Southwick School strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students, ensuring they feel valued, safe, and challenged throughout their early educational journey.

251

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwick School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	15
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	20

White
211 (84.1%)
Two or More
20 (8.0%)
Hispanic
15 (6.0%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)
Black
2 (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:	Winnisquam Regional School District
Phone:	(603)286-3611
Website:	http://www.ss.wrsdsau59.org/en-US
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 46

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 62