Derry Cooperative School District operates 8 public schools serving 3,135 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Hampshire. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,276 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Rockingham County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $36,479 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 57.7% local, 34.0% state, and 8.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $100,989 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 62/100, ranked #34 of 114 in New Hampshire against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
a 299.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.1% White, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Asian across the district's schools.
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School accounts for 21.2% of all Derry Cooperative School District student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Derry Cooperative School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Derry Cooperative School District school enrollment varies 5.3× across entities
Derry Cooperative School District school enrollment ranges from 132 students (lowest) to 696 students (highest), a spread of 564 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Derry Cooperative School District student-counselor ratio is 299:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Derry Cooperative School District is typically wider than the Derry Cooperative School District-aggregate figure suggests.
Derry Cooperative School District chronic absenteeism rate is 28.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Derry Cooperative School District is typically wider than the Derry Cooperative School District-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in Derry Cooperative School District?
Derry Cooperative School District has 8 schools, including 2 middle, 5 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 3,135 students.
How much does Derry Cooperative School District spend per student?
Derry Cooperative School District spends $36,479 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #34 in New Hampshire.
What is the average teacher salary in Derry Cooperative School District?
The average teacher salary in Derry Cooperative School District is $100,989 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Derry Cooperative School District?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Rockingham County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Derry Cooperative School District?
Derry Cooperative School District students are 82.1% White, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Asian, 1.0% African American, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Derry Cooperative School District?
Derry Cooperative School District has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #34 out of 114 districts in New Hampshire. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.