- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Derry, NH
Derry Village School
Federal NCES profile for Derry Village School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330261000083
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Derry Village School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Hampshire schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Derry · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Derry Village School has class sizes larger than 82% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Derry Village School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Derry, NH.
School address
District: Derry Cooperative School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330261000083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Derry Village School shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 330261000083 · Derry, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 13.1:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (696 students)
Derry Village School shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Derry Village School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gilbert H. Hoo
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
696 students
- West Running B
West Running Brook Middle School
499 students
- Ernest P. Bark
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
485 students
- This school
Derry Village School
405 students
- East Derry Mem
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
388 students
- Grinnell Schoo
Grinnell School
338 students
What this shows Derry Village School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Derry Village School compares
Derry Village School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 4% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$22,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Derry Cooperative School District reports $22,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Derry Village School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert H. Hood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Running Brook Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernest P. Barka Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Derry Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grinnell School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Derry Village School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Derry
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
388 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Grinnell School
Standard public school
338 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
South Range Elementary School
Standard public school
333 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Derry Village School
How many students attend Derry Village School?
Derry Village School has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Derry, NH. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Derry Village School?
The student-teacher ratio at Derry Village School is 13.1:1, which is 16% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Derry Village School?
20.7% of students at Derry Village School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Derry Village School?
Derry Village School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Derry Village School rank among elementary schools in Derry?
By Resource Investment Index, Derry Village School ranks #2 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Derry on the city page.
What other schools are in Derry Cooperative School District?
Besides Derry Village School, 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.