ERNEST P. BARKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Derry Cooperative School District school district, located in Derry, NH with about 535 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Ernest P. Barka Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ernest P. Barka Elementary School, located in Derry, New Hampshire, serves as a foundational learning environment for the local community’s youngest students. As part of the Derry Cooperative School District (SAU 10), the school focuses on creating a nurturing and collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes early childhood development and academic growth. The facility is designed to meet the unique needs of elementary-aged children, emphasizing a curriculum that fosters both social-emotional learning and core academic proficiency.

Beyond its classroom instruction, the school is deeply integrated into the Derry community, maintaining a strong partnership with families to support student success. Through its website and district resources, Barka Elementary keeps parents informed and involved, offering a variety of programs and activities aimed at building a supportive educational community. The school remains dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that prepares students for their future academic journeys.

For more information, contact Ernest P. Barka Elementary School at (603) 434-2430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.