Wakefield School District

76 Taylor Way
Sanbornville, NH 03872
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 425 students in Wakefield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
School in Wakefield School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
1 School
508 Schools
# Students
425 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wakefield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#178 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
40%
28%
51%
10-14%
36%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
95%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,346 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,099 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,346
$22,075
Spending / Student
$26,099
$21,293

Best Wakefield School District Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Taylor Way
Sanbornville, NH 03872
(603) 522-8891
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wakefield School District?
Wakefield School District manages 1 public schools serving 425 students.
What is the rank of Wakefield School District?
Wakefield School District is ranked #178 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield School District?
95% of Wakefield School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wakefield School District?
Wakefield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Wakefield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,099 is higher than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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