Little Harbour School

www.cityofportsmouth.com/school/littleharbor

325 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Little Harbour School, located in the coastal community of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is a public elementary school serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Portsmouth School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development to ensure students are well-prepared for their future academic careers.

In addition to its core curriculum, Little Harbour School is recognized for its commitment to enrichment and community engagement. The school leverages its unique location in Portsmouth to incorporate local history and environmental stewardship into its programs, often encouraging students to connect classroom learning with the world around them. With an active parent-teacher organization and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Little Harbour aims to create a vibrant, inclusive culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

325

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Little Harbour School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	17
Black	5
Asian	22
Two or More	21

White
260 (80.0%)
Asian
22 (6.8%)
Two or More
21 (6.5%)
Hispanic
17 (5.2%)
Black
5 (1.5%)

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:	Portsmouth School District
Phone:	(603)436-1708
Website:	http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/school/littleharbor
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 47

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 52