Nottingham School District, NH

Original Research by School Decision on Nottingham School District

Nottingham School District is a single-school district in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at Nottingham Elementary School. The enrollment is moderate for a district of this grade band, and the student body is predominantly white, with small representation from Hispanic, multiracial, and a few other racial and ethnic categories. Because the district ends at eighth grade, there is no graduation rate to report; that gap reflects the grade band rather than a missing result.

Academic results from the most recent state assessment present a mostly strong picture with one clear soft spot. In math, the majority of grades show a solid to high share of students reaching proficiency, with the upper grades particularly strong and eighth grade standing out. Fourth grade math, though, is notably lower than the others, with a comparatively small share of students proficient. In a district where each grade has a relatively small number of test-takers, a single grade's dip can reflect a cohort effect, but a parent may want to look into this further with the school.

English language arts follows a similar pattern. Fifth grade is strong, and sixth through eighth grades all show a healthy majority of students proficient. Third grade is moderate, and fourth grade again lands lowest, though the gap is less sharp than in math. Science, tested only in fifth and eighth grades, shows a majority of students proficient in both, with eighth grade somewhat ahead. Participation rates are high across every tested grade and subject, so these figures represent nearly the full student population in each grade rather than a partial sample.

Several data points a parent might look for were not available. Free and reduced-price lunch counts were not reported, so there is no direct measure of economic disadvantage from this source. Information on students with individualized education programs and English learners was also missing. No multi-year trend data was provided beyond the current year, so it is not possible to characterize whether these results represent improvement, decline, or stability. We looked for data on discipline, course access, staffing ratios, and attendance and found none reported, so those dimensions are left out rather than guessed. No program offerings were listed, which limits what can be said about enrichment, special services, or extracurriculars.

The housing market in Nottingham is expensive. Typical home values sit well above both the state and national benchmarks, and the broader Rockingham County market shows a high median listing price with tight inventory. Both supply and demand scores are near the top of their range, and homes are selling quickly relative to recent months. The price-to-income ratio is elevated, and estimated monthly mortgage costs are substantial, meaning buying into this district requires a strong household income. Rent data was not available for the area. No locale brief was provided for the town itself, so community context is limited to what the housing and economic data convey: an affluent area with competitive market conditions, consistent with the broader Seacoast region of New Hampshire.

The district recently underwent a governance change. Publicly reported information indicates that as of July 2022, Nottingham separated from its prior administrative unit, SAU 44, and became part of a newly formed SAU. This structural change affects district administration and oversight, and families already enrolled may have seen transitions in leadership or operational functions. Beyond this reorganization, we found limited information on recent curriculum changes, property tax shifts, or other district-level developments.

For a family weighing Nottingham, the academic picture is generally strong with a fourth-grade dip worth asking about. The district is small and serves only through eighth grade, so high school will require a transition elsewhere. Housing is costly and the market is competitive. The student body is not racially diverse, which some families may see as a limitation in peer environment and others may not weigh heavily. The missing data on economic disadvantage, special populations, and program offerings means a fuller picture would require direct outreach to the district.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

515

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 3%

Black 1%

White 91%

Asian 1%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

—

64%

Gr 4

—

41%

Gr 5

—

86%

Gr 6

—

69%

Gr 7

—

78%

Gr 8

—

78%

Math

Gr 3

—

74%

Gr 4

—

24%

Gr 5

—

68%

Gr 6

—

84%

Gr 7

—

76%

Gr 8

—

89%

Science

Gr 5

—

58%

Gr 8

—

64%

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

Nottingham Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

66%

Grade 3

23%

Grade 4

65%

Grade 5

77%

Grade 6

70%

Grade 7

86%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

57%

Grade 3

41%

Grade 4

83%

Grade 5

68%

Grade 6

68%

Grade 7

76%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

54%

Grade 5

61%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$620,993

Year-over-year change+4.8%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$525K to $621K

vs. state typical1.22x

vs. national typical1.69x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
03290	Nottingham	$621K	+4.8%	99.5%
03261	Northwood	$525K	+3.5%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,134/mo

Home price / national median income7.4x

Market Activity: Rockingham County

Median listing price$725,000

Median listing price YoY+3.6%

Median price per sq ft$375

Median price per sq ft YoY-4.3%

Median days on market25.0 days

Median days on market YoY-32.0%

Active listings585

Active listings YoY+10.0%

New listings584

New listings YoY+24.8%

Pending listings666

Pending listings YoY+9.0%

Hotness: median listing price$699,900

Supply score97.9

Supply score YoY+21.2%

Demand score98.5

Demand score YoY+2.0%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$510,709 (+2.7% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.