Grinnell School

grs.sau10.org

333 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Grinnell School, located at 6 Grinnell Road in Derry, New Hampshire, is a public elementary school serving students in the Derry Cooperative School District (SAU 10). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and critical thinking, Grinnell School aims to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions while encouraging a sense of community and responsibility within the classroom.

The school operates as part of a collaborative district effort to provide equitable resources and modern instructional practices to all students. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to essential school policies, calendars, and resources to support student success. With a dedication to inclusivity and professional excellence, Grinnell School continues to be a staple of the Derry community, helping students build the character and knowledge necessary to thrive in their academic journeys.

333

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grinnell School
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	47
Asian	5
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
258 (77.5 %)
Hispanic
47 (14.1 %)
Two or More
22 (6.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Derry Cooperative School District
Phone:	(603)432-1238
Website:	http://grs.sau10.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 58