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Atkinson Academy

17 Academy Ave., Atkinson, NH 03811Timberlane Regional School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
354
Students
Total enrolled
$21,677
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 51% vs nat'l
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 16% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 354 students in grades PK–05 in Atkinson, New Hampshire.
51% above average funding
District spends $21,677 per pupil, 51% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Atkinson Academy is a mid-sized elementary in Atkinson, New Hampshire, serving grades PK–05 with 354 students. The district invests $21,677 per student — 51% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 2% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Atkinson Academy

354
Total Students
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
2%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution175 male · 179 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility2%
National avg 52% · 8 students
Student Composition
87%
Asian2%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 330672000434

Academic Outcomes at Atkinson Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 79th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 03811

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,677Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,677
State avg
$34,704
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,538
Student Support$4,119
Administration$2,601
Operations$3,252
Other$2,168
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,677 spent per student, an estimated $9,603 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
24%
72%
State government
24.1%
Local (property tax)
71.6%
Federal programs
4.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,677/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 2% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • 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
Pollard Elementary SchoolSandown North Elementary SchoolDanville Elementary SchoolSandown Central School
↓
Middle
Timberlane Regional Middle School
↓
High School
Timberlane Regional High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyRockingham County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTimberlane Regional School District →
Phone: (603)362-5521
NCES ID: 330672000434
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Atkinson 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 Timberlane Regional School District
High
Timberlane Regional High School
1,003 students · 09–12
8% FRL
Mid
Timberlane Regional Middle School
735 students · 06–08
7% FRL
Elem
Pollard Elementary School
469 students · PK–05
8% FRL
Elem
Sandown North Elementary School
331 students · 01–05
● 43 opp5% FRL
Elem
Danville Elementary School
285 students · PK–05
● 44 opp9% FRL
Elem
Sandown Central School
135 students · PK–KG
● 43 opp4% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
17 Academy Ave., Atkinson, NH 03811
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.