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Whitefield Elementary School vs. Martha Jane Potter Elementary School

Should you attend Whitefield Elementary School or Martha Jane Potter Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Whitefield Elementary School
34 Twin Mountain Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
55 Kona Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Whitefield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martha Jane Potter Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
278 students
287 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Whitefield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Whitefield Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Whitefield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Whitefield Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the White Mountains Regional School District and the state of New Hampshire, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Letcher County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#375 out of 455 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
#748 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Whitefield Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Martha Jane Potter Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
35-39%
(Top 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitefield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the White Mountains Regional School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Letcher County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitefield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the White Mountains Regional 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 Martha Jane Potter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Letcher County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 30% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitefield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the White Mountains Regional 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 Martha Jane Potter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Letcher County School District and Kentucky 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 Whitefield Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Martha Jane Potter Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
25
-
Kindergarten Students
23
40
Grade 1 Students
26
43
Grade 2 Students
25
62
Grade 3 Students
36
45
Grade 4 Students
32
48
Grade 5 Students
28
49
Grade 6 Students
25
-
Grade 7 Students
24
-
Grade 8 Students
34
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Whitefield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the White Mountains Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Whitefield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the White Mountains Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Letcher County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Whitefield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the White Mountains Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Letcher County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
89%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Whitefield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the White Mountains Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Letcher County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Whitefield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the White Mountains Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Letcher County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.20
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Whitefield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the White Mountains Regional School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Martha Jane Potter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Letcher County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Whitefield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the White Mountains Regional School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Letcher County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Whitefield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the White Mountains Regional School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Letcher County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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