Enrollment
132
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Derry, NH
Derry Early Education Program
Federal NCES profile for Derry Early Education Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330261000716
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Derry Early Education Program earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Hampshire schools.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Derry · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Derry Early Education Program has class sizes larger than 99% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Derry Early Education Program ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Derry, NH.
School address
District: Derry Cooperative School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330261000716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+192% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.9%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Derry Early Education Program compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Derry Early Education Program
Derry Early Education Program is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Derry, New Hampshire, enrolling 132 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33:1 is larger than about 99% of New Hampshire schools and 192% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 9.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 132 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 68 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #62, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Derry Cooperative School District also operates Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (696 students) and West Running Brook Middle School (499 students) alongside Derry Early Education Program.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Derry Early Education Program compares
Derry Early Education Program on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33:1 | ▲ 192% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 54% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
33:1
students per teacher
- 192% above state mean
Top 99% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Derry Early Education Program is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Derry Cooperative School District, which includes Derry Early Education Program.
$27,710
Per student
-2%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 34.0%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Derry Early Education Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert H. Hood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Running Brook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernest P. Barka Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Derry Village School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Derry Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Derry Early Education Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~132 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~33:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Derry Early Education Program
How many students attend Derry Early Education Program?
Derry Early Education Program has 132 students enrolled. It is a public school in Derry, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Derry Early Education Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Derry Early Education Program is 33:1, which is 192% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 110% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Derry Early Education Program?
9.9% of students at Derry Early Education Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Derry Early Education Program?
The largest demographic group at Derry Early Education Program is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Derry, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Derry Early Education Program?
Derry Early Education Program has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Derry Early Education Program rank among public schools in Derry?
By Resource Investment Index, Derry Early Education Program ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Derry, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Derry on the city page.
Is Derry Early Education Program a good school?
Derry Early Education Program earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Hampshire schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Derry Cooperative School District?
Besides Derry Early Education Program, Derry Cooperative School District also operates Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (696 students), West Running Brook Middle School (499 students), and Ernest P. Barka Elementary School (485 students). See the Derry Cooperative School District district page for the complete list.
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