Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School

Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District

www.hdsd.org/Domain/49

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School, located in Hillsboro, New Hampshire, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hillsboro-Deering School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on both academic excellence and social-emotional development. By leveraging a dedicated teaching staff and a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the school aims to cultivate a love for learning while preparing students for the academic challenges of middle school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes the importance of community and school spirit, famously represented by their mascot, the "Hillcat." The institution prioritizes strong communication and collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure a holistic educational experience. Through a variety of programs and a focus on inclusivity, Hillsboro-Deering Elementary works to provide a safe, nurturing space that helps every child reach their full potential within the local community.

437

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	16
Black	3
Two or More	20

White
398 (91.1 %)
Two or More
20 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.7 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Hillsboro-Deering Cooperative School District
Phone:	(603)464-1110
Website:	http://www.hdsd.org/Domain/49
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 59