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Prekindergarten· 8 schools in district

Derry Early Education Program

5 Hood Road, Derry, NH 03038Derry Cooperative School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
121
Students
Total enrolled
$36,573
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 155% vs nat'l
30.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 96% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 121 students in grades PK–PK in Derry, New Hampshire.
155% above average funding
District spends $36,573 per pupil, 155% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Derry Early Education Program is a small prekindergarten in Derry, New Hampshire, serving grades PK–PK with 121 students. The district invests $36,573 per student — 155% above the national average of $14,347, with a 30.3:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 10% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Derry Early Education Program

121
Total Students
30.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
10%
Free Lunch
4
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution67 male · 54 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility10%
National avg 52% · 12 students
Student Composition
83%
9%
Asian2%
White83%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black2%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 330261000716

Academic Outcomes at Derry Early Education Program

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 69th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 03038

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$36,573Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$36,573
State avg
$34,704
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$16,092
Student Support$6,949
Administration$4,389
Operations$5,486
Other$3,657
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $36,573 spent per student, an estimated $16,202 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
34%
58%
State government
34.0%
Local (property tax)
57.6%
Federal programs
8.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $36,573/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 10% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 30.3:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Ernest P. Barka Elementary SchoolDerry Village SchoolEast Derry Memorial Elementary SchoolSouth Range Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Gilbert H. Hood Middle SchoolWest Running Brook Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyRockingham County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDerry Cooperative School District →
Phone: (603)845-1202
NCES ID: 330261000716
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Derry seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Derry Cooperative School District
Mid
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
540 students · 06–08
● 47 opp26% FRL
Elem
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
522 students · KG–05
● 47 opp25% FRL
Mid
West Running Brook Middle School
499 students · 06–08
● 47 opp19% FRL
Elem
Derry Village School
405 students · KG–05
● 47 opp25% FRL
Elem
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
356 students · KG–05
● 47 opp11% FRL
Elem
South Range Elementary School
348 students · KG–05
● 47 opp20% FRL
Elem
Grinnell School
333 students · KG–05
● 47 opp35% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5 Hood Road, Derry, NH 03038
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.