THORNTONS FERRY SCHOOL
Thorntons Ferry School is a public elementary school that is part of the Merrimack School District school district, located in Merrimack, NH with about 516 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Thorntons Ferry 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.
Thorntons Ferry School is a public elementary school located in Merrimack, New Hampshire, serving students in grades kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of the Merrimack School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The curriculum is designed to build a strong foundational education, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to become curious, lifelong learners.
Beyond academics, Thorntons Ferry School is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school utilizes its location on Camp Sargent Road to provide a safe, welcoming atmosphere where teachers and staff collaborate to meet the diverse needs of their student population. Through a variety of school-wide events, enrichment programs, and a commitment to character development, the school strives to prepare its young students for successful transitions into the upper elementary and middle school grades within the Merrimack district.
For more information, contact Thorntons Ferry School at (603) 889-1577 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Merrimack, NH 03054-4700
(603) 889-1577
THORNTONS FERRY SCHOOL is a public school in Merrimack, NH with about 516 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Hampshire
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Merrimack School District
- Total Students:
- 516
- Teachers:
- 35.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 516 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THORNTONS FERRY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 89.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.