Sunapee Central School

www.sunapeeschools.org/sces

168 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunapee Central School, located at 22 School Street in Sunapee, New Hampshire, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, providing education for students in the elementary grades. As part of the Sunapee School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its young learners. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider community to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to reach their full potential.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sunapee Central School places a significant focus on community values and personalized instruction. By leveraging its location in a small, tight-knit town, the school cultivates a sense of belonging and civic responsibility among its students. The administration and faculty are committed to continuous improvement, utilizing modern educational practices to prepare students for future academic success while maintaining the warm, welcoming atmosphere characteristic of a community-focused New England school.

168

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunapee Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	8
Asian	4
Two or More	2

White
154 (91.7%)
Hispanic
8 (4.8%)
Asian
4 (2.4%)
Two or More
2 (1.2%)

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:	Sunapee School District
Phone:	(603)763-5675
Website:	http://www.sunapeeschools.org/sces
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 17

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 34