- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Merrimack, NH
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James Mastricola Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330474000277
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Merrimack · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Mastricola Upper Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Merrimack, NH.
School address
District: Merrimack School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330474000277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 330474000277 · Merrimack, NH Elementary · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 13:1 · 5.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrimack High School (1,057 students)
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrimack High
Merrimack High School
1,057 students
- This school
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
- James Mastrico 375
James Mastricola Elementary School
375 students
What this shows James Mastricola Upper Elementary School reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Mastricola Upper Elementary School compares
James Mastricola Upper 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 | ▲ 15% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 76% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, James Mastricola Upper Elementary School is more mixed than 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 Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reeds Ferry School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thorntons Ferry School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merrimack Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Mastricola Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Mastricola Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Merrimack
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~533 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
How many students attend James Mastricola Upper Elementary School?
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School has 533 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Merrimack, NH. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Mastricola Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Mastricola Upper Elementary School is 13:1, which is 15% 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 James Mastricola Upper Elementary School?
5.1% of students at James Mastricola Upper 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 Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James Mastricola Upper Elementary School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Merrimack, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Mastricola Upper Elementary School?
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Merrimack?
By Resource Investment Index, James Mastricola Upper Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public 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 public schools in Merrimack on the city page.
What other schools are in Merrimack School District?
Besides James Mastricola Upper Elementary School, Merrimack School District also operates Merrimack High School (1,057 students), Reeds Ferry School (504 students), and Thorntons Ferry School (504 students). See the Merrimack School District district page for the complete list.