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Derry Cooperative School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
8
Schools
3,124
Students
$36,573
Per-Pupil Spend
+155% nat'l
22.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-30pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Derry Cooperative School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 3,124 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $36,573 is above average for a US public school district. Only 23% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Derry Village SchoolKG–05405
East Derry Memorial Elementary SchoolKG–05356
Ernest P. Barka Elementary SchoolKG–05522
Grinnell SchoolKG–05333
South Range Elementary SchoolKG–05348
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School06–08540
West Running Brook Middle School06–08499
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Derry Early Education ProgramPK–PK121
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$36,573+155% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
34%
58%
State
34.0%
Local (property tax)
57.6%
Federal
8.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (58%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,124
Students
23%
Free Lunch
$37K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score47/100
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $36,573 per pupil — 155% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 23% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Derry Cooperative School District?
Derry Cooperative School District has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,124 students.
How much does Derry Cooperative School District spend per student?
Derry Cooperative School District spends $36,573 per pupil — 155% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Derry Cooperative School District?
23% of students in Derry Cooperative School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Derry Cooperative School District?
No, Derry Cooperative School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Derry Cooperative School District serve?
Derry Cooperative School District serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Derry Cooperative School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Derry Cooperative School District is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.