James Mastricola Elementary School

www.sau26.org/Domain/417

420 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

James Mastricola Elementary School (JMES), located at 7 School St. in Merrimack, New Hampshire, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Merrimack School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for young students. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with social-emotional learning to ensure that students develop both intellectually and personally during their formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Merrimack community and places a strong value on collaboration between educators, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, James Mastricola Elementary strives to cultivate a safe, welcoming atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore their interests, build essential life skills, and prepare for their future educational journeys. Through its commitment to high standards and community engagement, the school plays a vital role in the long-term success of Merrimack’s youth.

420

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Mastricola Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	15
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
375 (89.3 %)
Two or More
20 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
15 (3.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Merrimack School District
Phone:	(603)424-6218
Website:	http://www.sau26.org/Domain/417
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 36

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 79