- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Derry, NH
Grinnell School
Federal NCES profile for Grinnell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330261000085
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grinnell School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Derry · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Grinnell School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grinnell School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Derry, NH.
School address
District: Derry Cooperative School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330261000085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Grinnell School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 330261000085 · Derry, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 11.7:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (696 students)
Grinnell School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Grinnell 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
- East Derry Mem
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
388 students
- This school
Grinnell School
338 students
What this shows Grinnell School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grinnell School compares
Grinnell 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 | 11.7:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▲ 19% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.7%
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Grinnell 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 Grinnell 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ernest P. Barka Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grinnell 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
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
388 students 13.4:1 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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grinnell School
How many students attend Grinnell School?
Grinnell School has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Derry, NH. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grinnell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grinnell School is 11.7:1, which is 4% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grinnell School?
25.5% of students at Grinnell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grinnell School?
The largest demographic group at Grinnell School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Derry, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grinnell School?
Grinnell School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Grinnell School rank among elementary schools in Derry?
By Resource Investment Index, Grinnell School ranks #4 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 Grinnell 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.