Enrollment
375
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Merrimack, NH
James Mastricola Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James Mastricola Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330474000276
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Mastricola Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Merrimack · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
James Mastricola Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Mastricola Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Merrimack, NH.
School address
District: Merrimack School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330474000276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.1%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Mastricola Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Mastricola Elementary School
James Mastricola Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Merrimack, New Hampshire, enrolling 375 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.7:1 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 8.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 375 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 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Merrimack School District spends $20,427 per pupil, 28% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Merrimack's public schools, it stands alongside Reeds Ferry School (504 students): James Mastricola Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 13.3:1).
Merrimack School District also operates Merrimack High School (1,057 students) and James Mastricola Upper Elementary School (533 students) alongside James Mastricola 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 James Mastricola Elementary School compares
James Mastricola 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 | 11.7:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 62% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 29% | - | - |
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.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
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
32.3%
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
$20,427
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, James Mastricola Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Merrimack School District, which includes James Mastricola Elementary School.
$20,427
Per student
-28%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 22.9%
Federal 5.7%
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 James Mastricola Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Mastricola Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reeds Ferry School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thorntons Ferry School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merrimack Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Mastricola Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Merrimack
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James Mastricola Elementary School
How many students attend James Mastricola Elementary School?
James Mastricola Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Merrimack, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Mastricola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Mastricola Elementary 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 James Mastricola Elementary School?
8.1% of students at James Mastricola Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Mastricola Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James Mastricola Elementary School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Merrimack, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Mastricola Elementary School?
James Mastricola Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 James Mastricola Elementary School rank among schools in Merrimack?
By Resource Investment Index, James Mastricola Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Merrimack, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Merrimack on the city page.
Is James Mastricola Elementary School a good school?
James Mastricola Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. 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 Merrimack School District?
Besides James Mastricola Elementary School, Merrimack School District also operates Merrimack High School (1,057 students), James Mastricola Upper Elementary School (533 students), and Reeds Ferry School (504 students). See the Merrimack School District district page for the complete list.
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