Enrollment
388
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Derry, NH
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Derry Memorial Elementary 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 330261000497
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Derry Memorial Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Hampshire schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Derry · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Derry Memorial Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Derry Memorial Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Derry, NH.
School address
District: Derry Cooperative School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330261000497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.4%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Derry Memorial Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Derry Memorial Elementary School
East Derry Memorial Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Derry, New Hampshire, enrolling 388 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 8.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 388 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 148 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Derry's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ernest P. Barka Elementary School (485 students): East Derry Memorial Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 13.1:1).
Derry Cooperative School District also operates Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (696 students) and West Running Brook Middle School (499 students) alongside East Derry Memorial Elementary School.
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 East Derry Memorial Elementary School compares
East Derry Memorial Elementary School 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 61% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 81.7%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, East Derry Memorial Elementary School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Derry Cooperative School District, which includes East Derry Memorial Elementary School.
$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 East Derry Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert H. Hood Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Running Brook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernest P. Barka Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derry Village School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grinnell School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Derry Memorial Elementary School'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
- 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
Derry Village School
Standard public school
405 students 13.1:1 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
Similar elementary 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 (~388 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Derry Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend East Derry Memorial Elementary School?
East Derry Memorial Elementary School has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Derry, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Derry Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Derry Memorial Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 19% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Derry Memorial Elementary School?
8.4% of students at East Derry Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Derry Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Derry Memorial Elementary School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Derry, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Derry Memorial Elementary School?
East Derry Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Derry Memorial Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Derry?
By Resource Investment Index, East Derry Memorial Elementary 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.
Is East Derry Memorial Elementary School a good school?
East Derry Memorial Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 East Derry Memorial Elementary 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.
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