Enrollment
533
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.1%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Mastricola Upper Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Merrimack, New Hampshire, enrolling 533 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.1% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the New Hampshire average.
Enrollment of 533 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% 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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Gate City Charter School for the Arts (160 students): James Mastricola Upper Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 14.5:1).
Merrimack School District also operates Merrimack High School (1,057 students) and Reeds Ferry School (504 students) alongside James Mastricola Upper 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 Upper Elementary School compares
James Mastricola Upper 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 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Merrimack School District, which includes James Mastricola Upper 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 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
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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
- 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.
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 (~533 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is James Mastricola Upper Elementary School a good school?
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 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.
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