Pittsfield Elementary School

215 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pittsfield Elementary School, located at 34 Bow Street in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the local community. Operating as part of the Pittsfield School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and encouraging a collaborative culture between educators, families, and the community, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions.

The school’s commitment to its students is reflected in its mission to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages curiosity and community involvement. Through its dedicated staff and various school initiatives, Pittsfield Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child has the opportunity to succeed. For families looking for more detailed information regarding the school’s curriculum, upcoming events, and administrative policies, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.pittsfield-nh.com/pes.

215

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	5
Black	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
196 (91.2%)
Two or More
10 (4.7%)
Hispanic
5 (2.3%)
Black
3 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Pittsfield School District
Phone:	(603)435-8432
Website:	http://www.pittsfield-nh.com/pes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 16

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 34