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Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School

27 Rhododendron Rd., Fitzwilliam, NH 03447Monadnock Regional School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
163
Students
Total enrolled
$22,692
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 58% vs nat'l
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 19% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 163 students in grades PK–06 in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire.
58% above average funding
District spends $22,692 per pupil, 58% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School is a small elementary in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, serving grades PK–06 with 163 students. The district invests $22,692 per student — 58% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 23% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School

163
Total Students
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
23%
Free Lunch
13
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution71 male · 92 female
44%
56%
Male 44%Female 56%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility23%
National avg 52% · 38 students
Student Composition
91%
Asian1%
White91%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 330489000299

Academic Outcomes at Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 59th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 03447

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,692Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,692
State avg
$34,704
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,985
Student Support$4,312
Administration$2,723
Operations$3,404
Other$2,269
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,692 spent per student, an estimated $10,053 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
50%
State government
38.3%
Local (property tax)
49.5%
Federal programs
12.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,692/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cutler Elementary SchoolMt. Caesar Elementary SchoolTroy Elementary SchoolGilsum STEAM Academy
↓
Middle
Monadnock Regional Middle School
↓
High School
Monadnock Regional High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyCheshire County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMonadnock Regional School District →
Phone: (603)585-6611
NCES ID: 330489000299
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fitzwilliam seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Monadnock Regional School District
High
Monadnock Regional High School
454 students · 09–12
30% FRL
Elem
Cutler Elementary School
289 students · 03–06
32% FRL
Elem
Mt. Caesar Elementary School
274 students · PK–02
23% FRL
Mid
Monadnock Regional Middle School
254 students · 07–08
38% FRL
Elem
Troy Elementary School
135 students · PK–06
● 43 opp41% FRL
Elem
Gilsum STEAM Academy
52 students · KG–06
● 45 opp44% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
27 Rhododendron Rd., Fitzwilliam, NH 03447
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.