Atkinson Academy
Atkinson Academy is a public elementary school at 17 Academy Avenue in Atkinson, New Hampshire. It is a part of the Timberlane Regional School District. Built in 1803, it is claimed to be the oldest standing co-educational school in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
| Atkinson Academy | |
|---|---|
The 1802 building | |
| Location | |
17 Academy Avenue Atkinson, New Hampshire United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°50′23″N 71°8′49″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1787 |
| Founder | William Cogswell, Stephen Peabody, Nathaniel Peabody |
| School district | Timberlane Regional School District |
| Principal | Stephen Harrises |
| Faculty | 34.7 (on FTE basis) |
| Grades | K to 5 |
| Enrollment | 480 (2007–08) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.8:1 |
| Colour(s) | Blue, Yellow |
| Website | www |
Atkinson Academy School | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1803 |
| Architect | Ebenezer Clifford |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000297 |
| Added to NRHP | August 26, 1980 |
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