Is South Range Elementary School a good school?

South Range Elementary School ranks 89 th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Range Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 335 students attended South Range Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of South Range Elementary School?

Students at South Range Elementary School are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of South Range Elementary School attend?

Students who attend South Range Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : West Running Brook Middle School

South Range Elementary School

Summary:

South Range Elementary School is a public elementary school in Derry, New Hampshire, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a strong academic performance and a diverse student population, the school stands out within the Derry Cooperative School District.

South Range Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 59% of its students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 35% for the district and 41% for the state of New Hampshire. The school also excelled in reading and science, with 49% and 53% of students proficient or better, respectively. This consistent academic excellence has earned the school a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 89th out of 234 elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools in the Londonderry School District and Salem School District, South Range Elementary School stands out with its higher academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. Additionally, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 12.6 over the past three years, may contribute to its strong academic results.

Detail:

Public K-5

1 Drury Ln.
Derry, NH 03038-7100

(603) 432-1219

District: Derry Cooperative School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
89^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,826

Students who attend South Range Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

West Running Brook Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 335

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.2%

Hispanic:

9.3%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Range Elementary School ranks better than 62% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Derry Cooperative School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.2%), Hispanic (9.3%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Range Elementary School is 12.1, which is the 3^rd best among 4 elementary schools in the Derry Cooperative School District. (See more...)

Compare South Range Elementary School employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Range Elementary School is $20,826, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Derry Cooperative School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Range Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Range Elementary School 89^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See South Range Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Derry Cooperative School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Derry Cooperative School District 125^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Range Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Range Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	64.25	88^th	238	63.0%
2007	71.67	59^th	237	75.1%
2008	62.41	88^th	236	62.7%
2009	79.90	29^th	240	87.9%
2010	61.21	98^th	242	59.5%
2011	57.40	108^th	237	54.4%
2012	56.93	107^th	241	55.6%
2013	61.12	95^th	241	60.6%
2014	58.87	100^th	242	58.7%
2015	52.52	103^rd	206	50.0%
2016	36.24	177^th	244	27.5%
2017	52.54	112^th	229	51.1%
2018	69.76	60^th	231	74.0%
2019	82.12	27^th	231	88.3%
2021	58.49	85^th	211	59.7%
2022	71.02	58^th	233	75.1%
2023	77.36	42^nd	237	82.3%
2024	59.39	89^th	234	62.0%

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Rank History for Female students at South Range Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	77.58	27^th	190	85.8%
2019	85.23	14^th	192	92.7%
2021	60.69	59^th	160	63.1%
2022	70.75	45^th	187	75.9%
2023	68.74	51^st	193	73.6%
2024	48.34	101^st	187	46.0%

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Rank History for Male students at South Range Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	61.57	67^th	195	65.6%
2019	76.16	32^nd	195	83.6%
2021	53.87	73^rd	168	56.5%
2022	67.12	59^th	194	69.6%
2023	80.89	30^th	199	84.9%
2024	68.37	55^th	193	71.5%

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Rank History for White students at South Range Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	70.15	52^nd	227	77.1%
2019	80.00	29^th	229	87.3%
2021	62.36	73^rd	209	65.1%
2022	73.10	46^th	229	79.9%
2023	73.42	53^rd	233	77.3%
2024	58.39	94^th	228	58.8%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Range Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	514	3	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	528
1992	519	2	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	532
1993	576	2	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	586
1994	576	3	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	586
1995	582	5	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	598
1996	582	5	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	598
1997	560	2	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	576
1998	570	3	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	586
1999	478	5	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	494
2000	467	4	13	11	0	n/a	n/a	495
2001	513	9	10	11	0	n/a	n/a	543
2002	476	15	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	500
2003	476	15	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	500
2004	449	5	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	460
2005	417	5	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	435
2006	349	6	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	370
2007	323	4	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	344
2008	307	7	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	331
2009	360	8	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	387
2010	382	7	0	12	0	1	7	409
2011	362	5	0	18	0	1	12	398
2012	349	3	2	16	0	1	21	392
2013	340	3	5	13	0	0	20	381
2014	323	4	3	19	0	0	10	359
2015	303	8	4	15	0	0	17	347
2016	251	9	1	15	0	0	59	335
2017	274	8	5	23	0	0	14	324
2018	271	7	14	17	0	0	15	324
2019	272	4	8	14	0	0	15	313
2020	268	4	7	15	0	0	18	312
2021	278	1	6	15	0	0	15	315
2022	272	3	4	25	2	0	25	331
2023	290	5	2	25	1	0	25	348
2024	282	2	1	31	0	0	19	335

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Range Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	528	29.0	18.2	4.7
1992	532	30.0	17.7	5.1
1993	586	29.5	19.9	5.3
1994	586	29.0	20.2	10.9
1995	598	28.0	21.4	10
1996	598	28.0	21.4	10
1997	576	30.5	18.9	7.3
1998	586	29.0	20.2	7
1999	494	25.0	19.8	9.1
2000	495	26.0	19.0	11.3
2001	543	30.0	18.1	12.3
2002	500	31.0	16.1	14.6
2003	500	31.0	16.1	14.6
2004	460	31.0	14.8	14.8
2005	435	31.0	14.0	14.7
2006	370	29.0	12.8	11.9
2007	344	30.0	11.5	10.5
2008	331	29.0	11.4	11.2
2009	387	29.0	13.3	14
2010	409	29.8	13.7	17.8
2011	398	29.8	13.3	24.1
2012	392	29.8	13.1	24
2013	381	29.0	13.1	22
2014	359	29.2	12.2	20.9
2015	347	26.0	13.3	22.2
2016	335	26.0	12.8	23.3
2017	324	24.5	13.2	20.7
2018	324	24.1	13.4	25.9
2019	313	26.0	12.0	21.7
2020	312	25.5	12.2	20.8
2021	315	26.5	11.8	23.2
2022	331	27.5	12.0	21.1
2023	348	27.5	12.6	20.1
2024	335	27.5	12.1	22.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Range Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	528	29.0	18.2	4.7
1992	532	30.0	17.7	5.1
1993	586	29.5	19.9	5.3
1994	586	29.0	20.2	10.9
1995	598	28.0	21.4	10
1996	598	28.0	21.4	10
1997	576	30.5	18.9	7.3
1998	586	29.0	20.2	7
1999	494	25.0	19.8	9.1
2000	495	26.0	19.0	11.3
2001	543	30.0	18.1	12.3
2002	500	31.0	16.1	14.6
2003	500	31.0	16.1	14.6
2004	460	31.0	14.8	14.8
2005	435	31.0	14.0	14.7
2006	370	29.0	12.8	11.9
2007	344	30.0	11.5	10.5
2008	331	29.0	11.4	11.2
2009	387	29.0	13.3	14
2010	409	29.8	13.7	17.8
2011	398	29.8	13.3	24.1
2012	392	29.8	13.1	24
2013	381	29.0	13.1	22
2014	359	29.2	12.2	20.9
2015	347	26.0	13.3	22.2
2016	335	26.0	12.8	23.3
2017	324	24.5	13.2	20.7
2018	324	24.1	13.4	25.9
2019	313	26.0	12.0	21.7
2020	312	25.5	12.2	20.8
2021	315	26.5	11.8	23.2
2022	331	27.5	12.0	21.1
2023	348	27.5	12.6	20.1
2024	335	27.5	12.1	22.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Range Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$20,826

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Range Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 27^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 42^nd of 237 Elementary schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Range Elementary School)	67	69	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)	59	51	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (South Range Elementary School)	65	49	16%
3rd Grade Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)	48	41	7%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Range Elementary School)	73	69	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)	60	48	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (South Range Elementary School)	73	67	6%
4th Grade Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)	52	48	4%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Range Elementary School)	70	64	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)	48	36	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (South Range Elementary School)	78	58	20%
5th Grade Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)	60	51	9%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (South Range Elementary School)	52	53	1%
5th Grade Science (Derry Cooperative School District)	41	39	2%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (South Range Elementary School)	69	67	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)	48	36	12%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (South Range Elementary School)	71	58	13%
All Grades Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)	51	45	6%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (South Range Elementary School)	52	53	1%
All Grades Science (Derry Cooperative School District)	37	38	1%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	313	348	11.2%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	8	2	75%
Hispanic	14	25	78.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	272	290	6.6%
Two or More Races	15	25	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.7%	20.1%	1.6%

Schools Near South Range Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)						NH SAS Reading (2024)						NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
South Range Elementary School	Public	K-5	1 Drury Ln.	Derry	03038	Rockingham County	Derry Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 432-1219	335	28	12.1	22.1%	282 (84.2%)	2 (0.6%)	31 (9.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	59.4	89^th of 234 public elementary schools	62.0%		77.4	42^nd of 237 public elementary schools	82.3%	47	75.0	51.0	45.0			59.0	48.0	35.0	65.0			49.0	53.0	53.0	$20,826
Derry Village School	Public	K-5	28 S. Main St.	Derry	03038	Rockingham County	Derry Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 432-1233	377	28	13.3	23.6%	322 (85.4%)	3 (0.8%)	21 (5.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.4%)								(n/a)															$15,549
Grinnell School	Public	K-5	6 Grinnell Rd.	Derry	03038	Rockingham County	Derry Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 432-1238	324	32	10.0	34.9%	256 (79.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (11.4%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.7%)	14.3	207^th of 234 public elementary schools	11.5%		16.7	210^th of 237 public elementary schools	11.4%	3	23.0	31.0	17.0			24.0	33.0	35.0	40.0			36.0	17.0	17.0	$16,436
Derry Early Education Program	Public	PK	5 Hood Road	Derry	03038	Rockingham County	Derry Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 845-1202	131	4	32.7	10.7%	107 (81.7%)	5 (3.8%)	9 (6.9%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.9%)								(n/a)
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School	Public	K-5	21 Eastgate Rd.	Derry	03038	Rockingham County	Derry Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 434-2430	548	38	14.3	26.3%	460 (83.9%)	5 (0.9%)	38 (6.9%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.4%)	28.8	183^rd of 234 public elementary schools	21.8%		39.3	156^th of 237 public elementary schools	34.2%	27	43.0	28.0	34.0			35.0	43.0	32.0	48.0			41.0	33.0	33.0	$17,959
South Londonderry Elementary School	Public	1-5	88 South Rd.	Londonderry	03053	Rockingham County	Londonderry School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 432-6956	444	42	10.4	15.3%	407 (91.7%)	3 (0.7%)	19 (4.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	69.1	60^th of 234 public elementary schools	74.4%		52.1	114^th of 237 public elementary schools	51.9%	54	87.0	75.0	58.0			73.0	63.0	54.0	49.0			55.0	35.0	35.0	$18,961
East Derry Memorial Elementary School	Public	K-5	18 Dubeau Dr.	Derry	03038	Rockingham County	Derry Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 432-1260	335	30	11.1	14.3%	276 (82.4%)	4 (1.2%)	27 (8.1%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.6%)	42.6	137^th of 234 public elementary schools	41.5%		47.7	127^th of 237 public elementary schools	46.4%	10	49.0	65.0	23.0			47.0	48.0	60.0	40.0			50.0	25.0	25.0	$14,447
Matthew Thornton Elementary School	Public	1-5	275 Mammoth Rd.	Londonderry	03053	Rockingham County	Londonderry School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 432-6937	514	48	10.7	12.8%	456 (88.7%)	5 (1.0%)	28 (5.4%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.3%)	42.5	139^th of 234 public elementary schools	40.6%		49.8	118^th of 237 public elementary schools	50.2%	21	50.0	47.0	33.0			44.0	47.0	49.0	59.0			51.0	26.0	26.0	$17,031
Moose Hill School	Public	PK-K	150 Pillsbury Rd.	Londonderry	03053	Rockingham County	Londonderry School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 437-5855	318	21	15.1	3.1%	278 (87.4%)	3 (0.9%)	17 (5.3%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.4%)								(n/a)															$36,400
Windham Academy Public Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1 Industrial Drive	Windham	03087	Rockingham County	Windham Academy Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 236-7900	369	21	17.5	2.2%	339 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	12 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	69.7	59^th of 234 public elementary schools	74.8%		74.8	50^th of 237 public elementary schools	78.9%	9	66.0	79.0	41.0	67.0	71.0	64.0	57.0	69.0	64.0	56.0	86.0	65.0	35.0	35.0

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