Main Street School

40 Main St.
Exeter, NH 03833
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Main Street School serves 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Main Street School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
406 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Year Founded
1905
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The diversity score of Main Street School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (NH)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
90%
82%
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.19
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(22-23)
10.1%
24.8%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
20%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Main Street School?
406 students attend Main Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Main Street School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Main Street School?
Main Street School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Main Street School offer ?
Main Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Main Street School part of?
Main Street School is part of Exeter School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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