Bessie C. Rowell School serves 182 students in grades 3-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which was lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
182 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
98%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% NH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NH state average).
How many students attend Bessie C. Rowell School?
182 students attend Bessie C. Rowell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Bessie C. Rowell School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bessie C. Rowell School?
Bessie C. Rowell School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bessie C. Rowell School offer ?
Bessie C. Rowell School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Bessie C. Rowell School part of?
Bessie C. Rowell School is part of Franklin School District.
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