East Derry Memorial Elementary School

eds.sau10.org

356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

East Derry Memorial Elementary School is a public school located in Derry, New Hampshire, serving students in the early stages of their academic journey. As part of the Derry Cooperative School District (SAU 10), the school focuses on fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a curriculum designed to build strong foundational skills in core academic subjects while encouraging personal and social development.

The school emphasizes community involvement and partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing a safe and inclusive atmosphere, East Derry Memorial aims to cultivate a love for learning and prepare its students for the transition to middle school. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding academic programming, district policies, and local school events.

356

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Derry Memorial Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	25
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
300 (84.3 %)
Hispanic
25 (7.0 %)
Two or More
21 (5.9 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
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)432-1260
Website:	http://eds.sau10.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 62

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 74