- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
James Mastricola Elementary School shrank from 420 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 330474000276 · Merrimack, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 11.7:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrimack High School (1,057 students)
James Mastricola Elementary School shrank from 420 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
James Mastricola Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrimack High
Merrimack High School
1,057 students
- James Mastrico
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
533 students
- Reeds Ferry Sc
Reeds Ferry School
504 students
- Thorntons Ferr
Thorntons Ferry School
504 students
- Merrimack Midd
Merrimack Middle School
480 students
- This school 375
James Mastricola Elementary School
375 students
What this shows James Mastricola Elementary School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Mastricola Elementary School compares
James Mastricola 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,779
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 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.
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
District finance for Merrimack School District reports $21,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), down 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.