Enrollment
485
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ernest P. Barka Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Derry, New Hampshire, enrolling 485 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 18.6% lands close to the New Hampshire typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 485 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 144 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Derry's elementary schools, it stands alongside Derry Village School (405 students): Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 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 Ernest P. Barka 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 Ernest P. Barka Elementary School compares
Ernest P. Barka 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors1.2 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Derry Cooperative School District, which includes Ernest P. Barka 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 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
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~485 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ernest P. Barka Elementary School a good school?
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 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.
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