D−
Wakefield School District
Public school districtGrades PK–8
Serves Wakefield.
Students
410
Schools
1
Spent per student
$22,114
NH $23,296
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
37%
What stands out about Wakefield School District
- School Grade D−: better than 4% of New Hampshire districts
- Math proficiency 16 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 27 pts below the state
- Spends 5% less per student than the NH average
- 11 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 11.8% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Union.
PK–8Paul Elementary SchoolThis district
Test scores vs. NH
2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 37.7%
Reading / language arts25%
State average 51.7%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$22,114 per student · 5% below NH
Spending
Classroom instruction 63%Support & administration 34%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 59%State 29%Federal 12%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
465’20
465’21
450’22
425’23
410’24
Down 11.8% since 2020.
Students
White 95%Two or more races 2%Hispanic 2%Asian <1%Black <1%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.