How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mary C. Dondero Elementary School | Portsmouth Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Portsmouth, NH | Portsmouth, NH |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 328 | 486 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mary C. Dondero Elementary School | Portsmouth Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,365 | $23,365 |
| District | Portsmouth School District | Portsmouth School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mary C. Dondero Elementary School | Portsmouth Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.0% | 74.7% |
| African American | 3.7% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% | 5.1% |
| Asian | 11.9% | 7.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 11.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mary C. Dondero Elementary School | Portsmouth Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 328:1 | 162:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.4% | 20.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.