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Golden Brook Elementary School vs. Dr. L. F. Soule School

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School Overview

School
Golden Brook Elementary School
112b Lowell Rd.
Windham, NH 03087
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Dr. L. F. Soule School
173 South Policy St.
Salem, NH 03079
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Golden Brook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Dr. L. F. Soule School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,144 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Golden Brook Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. L. F. Soule School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-5
Total Students
1,144 students
264 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Golden Brook Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr. L. F. Soule School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Golden Brook Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr. L. F. Soule School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Golden Brook Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr. L. F. Soule School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Golden Brook Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Windham School District and the state of New Hampshire, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr. L. F. Soule School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salem School District and the state of New Hampshire, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#51 out of 457 schools in NH
(Top 20%)
#281 out of 457 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Golden Brook Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr. L. F. Soule School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 10% in NH)
45-49%
(Top 50% in NH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Brook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Windham School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. L. F. Soule School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salem School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in NH)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Brook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Windham School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. L. F. Soule School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salem School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. L. F. Soule School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Salem School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Golden Brook Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dr. L. F. Soule School by grade.
Pre-K Students
64
-
Kindergarten Students
208
35
Grade 1 Students
200
41
Grade 2 Students
220
52
Grade 3 Students
235
49
Grade 4 Students
217
42
Grade 5 Students
-
45

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Golden Brook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Windham School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dr. L. F. Soule School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salem School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Golden Brook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Windham School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr. L. F. Soule School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salem School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Golden Brook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Windham School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dr. L. F. Soule School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salem School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Golden Brook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Windham School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dr. L. F. Soule School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salem School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Golden Brook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Windham School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dr. L. F. Soule School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salem School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Golden Brook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Windham School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dr. L. F. Soule School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salem School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Golden Brook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Windham School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr. L. F. Soule School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salem School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Golden Brook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Windham School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr. L. F. Soule School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salem School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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