- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Derry, NH
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ernest P. Barka Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330261000607
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Hampshire schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Derry · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ernest P. Barka Elementary 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, Ernest P. Barka Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Derry, NH.
School address
District: Derry Cooperative School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330261000607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 330261000607 · Derry, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 13.1:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (696 students)
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Ernest P. Barka 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
- This school
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
485 students
- Derry Village
Derry Village School
405 students
- East Derry Mem
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
388 students
- Grinnell Schoo
Grinnell School
338 students
What this shows Ernest P. Barka Elementary School reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ernest P. Barka Elementary School compares
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 18.6% | ▼ 13% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
30.1%
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Ernest P. Barka 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 Ernest P. Barka Elementary 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 |
| Derry Village 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 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ernest P. Barka 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
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Derry Village School
Standard public school
405 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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
How many students attend Ernest P. Barka Elementary School?
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Derry, NH. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernest P. Barka Elementary 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 Ernest P. Barka Elementary School?
18.6% of students at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ernest P. Barka Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Derry, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ernest P. Barka Elementary School?
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Ernest P. Barka Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Derry?
By Resource Investment Index, Ernest P. Barka Elementary School ranks #5 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 Ernest P. Barka Elementary School, Derry Cooperative School District also operates Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (696 students), West Running Brook Middle School (499 students), and Derry Village School (405 students). See the Derry Cooperative School District district page for the complete list.