Nelson School District
Public school districtGrades K–5
Serves Nelson.
Students
58
Schools
1
Spent per student
$26,889
NH $23,296
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
19%
Debt
$0.3M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Nelson School District
- Math proficiency 32 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 18 pts above the state
- Spends 15% more per student than the NH average
- 9 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 10.8% since 2020
- Debt of $0.3M, about $5,862 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Ascutney.
PK–8Weathersfield SchoolWeathersfield School District
Test scores vs. NH
2020–21Math proficiency69.5%
State average 37.7% · small group: the state reports 60–79%
Reading / language arts69.5%
State average 51.7% · small group: the state reports 60–79%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$26,889 per student · 15% above NH
Spending
Classroom instruction 50%Support & administration 49%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 79%State 16%Federal 5%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
65’20
61’21
59’22
63’23
58’24
Down 10.8% since 2020.
Students
White 91%Hispanic 3%Black 2%Asian 2%Two or more races 2%
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.