- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
East Derry Memorial Elementary School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 330261000497 · Derry, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 13.4:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (696 students)
East Derry Memorial Elementary School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
East Derry Memorial Elementary 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
- Derry Village
Derry Village School
405 students
- This school
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
388 students
- Grinnell Schoo
Grinnell School
338 students
What this shows East Derry Memorial Elementary School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Derry Memorial Elementary School compares
East Derry Memorial Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~388 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.