Enrollment
333
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.7%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Range Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Range Elementary School
South Range Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Derry, New Hampshire, enrolling 333 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 14.7% lands close to the New Hampshire typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 333 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Derry's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ernest P. Barka Elementary School (485 students): South Range Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 13.1:1).
Derry Cooperative School District also operates Gilbert H. Hood Middle School (696 students) and West Running Brook Middle School (499 students) alongside South Range 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 South Range Elementary School compares
South Range 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,710
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Derry Cooperative School District, which includes South Range Elementary School.
$27,710
Per student
-2%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 34.0%
Federal 8.4%
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 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
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~333 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Range Elementary School a good school?
South Range Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 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.
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