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Elementary· 6 schools in district

Danbury Elementary School

20 Daffodil Ln., Danbury, NH 03230Newfound Area School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
76
Students
Total enrolled
$21,983
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 53% vs nat'l
11.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 25% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 76 students in grades KG–05 in Danbury, New Hampshire.
53% above average funding
District spends $21,983 per pupil, 53% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Danbury Elementary School is a small elementary in Danbury, New Hampshire, serving grades KG–05 with 76 students. The district invests $21,983 per student — 53% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Danbury Elementary School

76
Total Students
11.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
25%
Free Lunch
7
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution38 male · 38 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility25%
National avg 52% · 19 students
Student Composition
96%
White96%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 330522000334

Academic Outcomes at Danbury Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 48th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 03230

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,983Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,983
State avg
$34,704
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,673
Student Support$4,177
Administration$2,638
Operations$3,297
Other$2,198
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,983 spent per student, an estimated $9,739 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
58%
State government
30.0%
Local (property tax)
58.3%
Federal programs
11.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,983/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.5:1 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
Bristol Elementary SchoolBridgewater-Hebron Village SchoolNew Hampton Community School
↓
Middle
Newfound Memorial Middle School
↓
High School
Newfound Regional High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyMerrimack County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNewfound Area School District →
Phone: (603)768-3434
NCES ID: 330522000334
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Danbury 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 Newfound Area School District
High
Newfound Regional High School
377 students · 09–13
● 44 opp19% FRL
Mid
Newfound Memorial Middle School
287 students · 06–08
● 44 opp35% FRL
Elem
Bristol Elementary School
188 students · KG–05
● 44 opp38% FRL
Elem
Bridgewater-Hebron Village School
135 students · PK–05
● 44 opp21% FRL
Elem
New Hampton Community School
104 students · KG–05
● 38 opp30% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
20 Daffodil Ln., Danbury, NH 03230
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.