Simonds Elementary School

www.kearsarge.org/simonds-school

132 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Simonds Elementary School, located at 14 Church Street in Warner, New Hampshire, serves as a vital educational cornerstone for the local Kearsarge Regional School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students from the surrounding community can develop both academically and socially. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside character development, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success within a tight-knit, small-town setting.

The school's philosophy is rooted in community collaboration, encouraging active participation from families to enrich the educational experience. Through its official online portal, Simonds Elementary maintains transparent communication with parents regarding academic progress, extracurricular activities, and school-wide events. By blending traditional educational values with a focus on individual student growth, Simonds Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity, academic excellence, and a lifelong love of learning.

132

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Simonds Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	2
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
124 (93.9%)
Two or More
3 (2.3%)
Hispanic
2 (1.5%)
Asian
2 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.8%)

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:	Kearsarge Regional School District
Phone:	(603)456-2241
Website:	http://www.kearsarge.org/simonds-school
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 18

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 30