William Allen School

www.rochesterschools.com/allen

280 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The William Allen School, located at 23 Granite Street in Rochester, New Hampshire, is a public elementary school serving students within the Rochester School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development while encouraging the social and emotional growth of its young students. As part of a district-wide effort to provide equitable educational opportunities, the school utilizes a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic programming, the William Allen School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. By maintaining an active presence within the local Rochester area, the school works to create a welcoming culture that values inclusivity and student engagement. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, upcoming events, or contact details for faculty and administration, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication and updates.

280

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Allen School
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	10
Asian	4
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	2

White
243 (86.8%)
Two or More
21 (7.5%)
Hispanic
10 (3.6%)
Asian
4 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)

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:	Rochester School District
Phone:	(603)332-2280
Website:	http://www.rochesterschools.com/allen
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 43

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 39