Pittsburg School (Elem)

Pittsburg School District
12 School St
Pittsburg, NH 03592
48 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Pittsburg School, located in the northernmost town in New Hampshire, serves as a vital educational hub for a unique, rural community. As a combined K-12 facility, it offers a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes strong teacher-student relationships and a curriculum tailored to the needs of its small student body. The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Great North Woods, leveraging its remote geographic location to foster a sense of community pride and a robust school spirit among its students, staff, and local families.

Beyond standard academic instruction, Pittsburg School focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for both higher education and the regional workforce. By utilizing the resources provided through the SAU 7 district, the school balances traditional learning with modern educational standards. Its commitment to small class sizes allows for personalized attention, ensuring that students receive the support necessary to thrive in a tranquil, nature-focused environment while developing the skills required to compete in a broader, global society.
48
Total Students
7.5
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    45 (93.8%)
  • Two or More
    2 (4.2%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (2.1%)
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: Pittsburg School District
Phone: (603)538-6536
Website: http://pittsburgschool.sau7.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 48
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 10
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
Pre-Kindergarten 4
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 6
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Stewartstown Community School
Stewartstown School District
59 Students
60 School St.
W. Stewartstown, NH 03597 (7.5 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th