Reeds Ferry School

www.sau26.org/Domain/479

454 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Reeds Ferry School, located at 15 Lyons Road in Merrimack, New Hampshire, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Merrimack School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to ensure that each child reaches their full potential within a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also integrating opportunities for enrichment through art, music, physical education, and technology. Beyond the classroom, Reeds Ferry is known for its active school community, which frequently hosts events and initiatives intended to build school spirit and community connections. By prioritizing individualized instruction and a positive school climate, Reeds Ferry strives to prepare its young students for successful transitions into the upper levels of the Merrimack school system.

454

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Reeds Ferry School
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	22
Black	6
Asian	9
Two or More	42
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
372 (81.9 %)
Two or More
42 (9.3 %)
Hispanic
22 (4.8 %)
Asian
9 (2.0 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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)424-6215
Website:	http://www.sau26.org/Domain/479
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 53

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 91