- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Londonderry, NH
Matthew Thornton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Matthew Thornton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330441000233
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matthew Thornton Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Londonderry · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Matthew Thornton Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matthew Thornton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Londonderry, NH.
School address
District: Londonderry School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330441000233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Matthew Thornton Elementary School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 330441000233 · Londonderry, NH Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 10.5:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Londonderry Senior High School (1,289 students)
Matthew Thornton Elementary School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Matthew Thornton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Londonderry Se
Londonderry Senior High School
1,289 students
- Londonderry Mi
Londonderry Middle School
918 students
- This school
Matthew Thornton Elementary School
537 students
- North Londonde 451
North Londonderry Elementary School
451 students
- South Londonde 412
South Londonderry Elementary School
412 students
- Moose Hill Sch 343
Moose Hill School
343 students
What this shows Matthew Thornton Elementary School reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matthew Thornton Elementary School compares
Matthew Thornton 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 55% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$20,750
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Matthew Thornton Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Londonderry School District reports $20,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Matthew Thornton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londonderry Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Londonderry Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Londonderry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Londonderry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moose Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matthew Thornton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Londonderry
2 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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Matthew Thornton Elementary School
How many students attend Matthew Thornton Elementary School?
Matthew Thornton Elementary School has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Londonderry, NH. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthew Thornton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Matthew Thornton Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 7% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Matthew Thornton Elementary School?
9.7% of students at Matthew Thornton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matthew Thornton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Matthew Thornton Elementary School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Londonderry, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matthew Thornton Elementary School?
Matthew Thornton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Matthew Thornton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Londonderry?
By Resource Investment Index, Matthew Thornton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Londonderry, 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 Londonderry on the city page.
What other schools are in Londonderry School District?
Besides Matthew Thornton Elementary School, Londonderry School District also operates Londonderry Senior High School (1,289 students), Londonderry Middle School (918 students), and North Londonderry Elementary School (451 students). See the Londonderry School District district page for the complete list.