- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Derry, NH
South Range Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Range Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330261000087
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Range Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Derry · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Range Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Range Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Derry, NH.
School address
District: Derry Cooperative School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330261000087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
South Range Elementary School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 330261000087 · Derry, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 12.3:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (696 students)
South Range Elementary School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
South Range Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gilbert H. Hoo
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
696 students
- West Running B
West Running Brook Middle School
499 students
- Ernest P. Bark
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
485 students
- Derry Village
Derry Village School
405 students
- East Derry Mem
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
388 students
- This school
South Range Elementary School
333 students
What this shows South Range Elementary School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Range Elementary School compares
South Range 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 32% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$22,014
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, South Range Elementary School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Derry Cooperative School District reports $22,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Range Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert H. Hood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Running Brook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ernest P. Barka Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derry Village School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Derry Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Range Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Derry
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Derry Village School
Standard public school
405 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
388 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Grinnell School
Standard public school
338 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Range Elementary School
How many students attend South Range Elementary School?
South Range Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Derry, NH. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Range Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Range Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 9% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Range Elementary School?
14.7% of students at South Range Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Range Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Range Elementary School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Derry, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Range Elementary School?
South Range Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 South Range Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Derry?
By Resource Investment Index, South Range Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Derry, 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 Derry on the city page.
What other schools are in Derry Cooperative School District?
Besides South Range Elementary School, Derry Cooperative School District also operates Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (696 students), West Running Brook Middle School (499 students), and Ernest P. Barka Elementary School (485 students). See the Derry Cooperative School District district page for the complete list.