Is Ernest P. Barka Elementary School a good school?

Ernest P. Barka Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.8% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

How many students attend Ernest P. Barka Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 548 students attended Ernest P. Barka Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Ernest P. Barka Elementary School?

Students at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Ernest P. Barka Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ernest P. Barka Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Gilbert H. Hood Middle School

Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

Summary:

Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is a public elementary school in Derry, New Hampshire, serving 522 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Derry Cooperative School District, which is ranked 125 out of 163 school districts in the state.

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, Ernest P. Barka Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 35% in mathematics, 41% in reading, and 33% in science, all below the state and district averages. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 97 out of 231 elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 183 out of 234 in 2023-2024. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as White students and special education students, suggesting equity concerns.

The relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School, ranging from 23.03% to 26.38% over the past three school years, may be a contributing factor to its academic performance. However, the nearby South Range Elementary School and Grinnell School have similar or lower free and reduced lunch rates but do not necessarily outperform Ernest P. Barka Elementary School, suggesting that other factors may also be at play. The proximity of Ernest P. Barka Elementary School to other schools in the Derry Cooperative School District and the Londonderry School District presents an opportunity for collaboration and shared learning to help improve the school's overall performance and ensure equitable educational outcomes for all its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

21 Eastgate Rd.
Derry, NH 03038-3816

(603) 434-2430

District: Derry Cooperative School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
183^rd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,959

Students who attend Ernest P. Barka Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Gilbert H. Hood Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 548

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ernest P. Barka Elementary School ranks worse than 78.2% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Derry Cooperative School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.8. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Ernest P. Barka Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Derry Cooperative School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.9%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is 14.3. 4 elementary schools in the Derry Cooperative School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ernest P. Barka Elementary School employs 38.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is $17,959, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Derry Cooperative School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ernest P. Barka Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ernest P. Barka Elementary School 183^rd of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Ernest P. Barka Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 all students at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2008	68.76	65^th	236	72.5%
2009	68.96	69^th	240	71.3%
2010	69.77	62^nd	242	74.4%
2011	72.41	60^th	237	74.7%
2012	54.42	117^th	241	51.5%
2013	57.01	109^th	241	54.8%
2014	44.14	160^th	242	33.9%
2015	41.22	134^th	206	35.0%
2016	38.70	169^th	244	30.7%
2017	41.73	143^rd	229	37.6%
2018	27.38	184^th	231	20.3%
2019	57.97	97^th	231	58.0%
2021	26.63	165^th	211	21.8%
2022	39.66	142^nd	233	39.1%
2023	39.31	156^th	237	34.2%
2024	28.80	183^rd	234	21.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	24.67	46^th	52	11.5%
2019	42.78	33^rd	60	45.0%
2021	35.22	24^th	34	29.4%
2022	35.31	43^rd	59	27.1%
2023	42.53	39^th	70	44.3%
2024	35.44	46^th	71	35.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	34.63	147^th	190	22.6%
2019	59.18	78^th	192	59.4%
2021	25.55	133^rd	160	16.9%
2022	45.50	106^th	187	43.3%
2023	44.95	114^th	193	40.9%
2024	27.90	142^nd	187	24.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	24.12	158^th	195	19.0%
2019	57.51	86^th	195	55.9%
2021	29.17	119^th	168	29.2%
2022	33.05	135^th	194	30.4%
2023	33.99	143^rd	199	28.1%
2024	35.04	138^th	193	28.5%

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Rank History for White students at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	27.46	183^rd	227	19.4%
2019	58.85	92^nd	229	59.8%
2021	27.44	161^st	209	23.0%
2022	38.21	149^th	229	34.9%
2023	39.43	147^th	233	36.9%
2024	27.58	175^th	228	23.2%

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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 Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	554	14	20	12	2	n/a	n/a	602
2007	524	8	16	12	1	n/a	n/a	561
2008	512	7	12	11	0	n/a	n/a	542
2009	526	8	14	24	1	n/a	n/a	573
2010	544	7	11	29	0	0	9	600
2011	502	7	6	36	0	0	26	577
2012	485	10	12	20	0	0	32	559
2013	530	6	10	35	2	0	30	613
2014	517	6	8	33	2	0	31	597
2015	450	8	10	81	2	0	34	585
2016	416	5	9	97	2	0	19	548
2017	473	6	14	35	1	0	17	546
2018	475	13	10	26	1	0	10	535
2019	433	10	10	25	3	0	8	489
2020	433	12	9	27	2	0	9	492
2021	426	11	8	23	3	0	18	489
2022	424	10	8	37	3	1	25	508
2023	444	5	6	40	1	1	25	522
2024	460	5	7	38	2	1	35	548

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 Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	602	42.0	14.3	15.6
2007	561	43.3	13.0	19.4
2008	542	42.3	12.8	15.7
2009	573	40.7	14.1	17.5
2010	600	40.9	14.6	22.3
2011	577	41.4	13.9	24.6
2012	559	38.1	14.6	20.8
2013	613	37.4	16.3	22.2
2014	597	38.0	15.7	25.6
2015	585	38.0	15.3	27
2016	548	36.0	15.2	26.6
2017	546	34.5	15.8	27.3
2018	535	36.0	14.8	28.2
2019	489	36.7	13.3	27.8
2020	492	35.3	13.9	26.4
2021	489	36.7	13.3	26.4
2022	508	38.7	13.1	23
2023	522	37.3	13.9	24.7
2024	548	38.3	14.3	26.3

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 Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	602	42.0	14.3	15.6
2007	561	43.3	13.0	19.4
2008	542	42.3	12.8	15.7
2009	573	40.7	14.1	17.5
2010	600	40.9	14.6	22.3
2011	577	41.4	13.9	24.6
2012	559	38.1	14.6	20.8
2013	613	37.4	16.3	22.2
2014	597	38.0	15.7	25.6
2015	585	38.0	15.3	27
2016	548	36.0	15.2	26.6
2017	546	34.5	15.8	27.3
2018	535	36.0	14.8	28.2
2019	489	36.7	13.3	27.8
2020	492	35.3	13.9	26.4
2021	489	36.7	13.3	26.4
2022	508	38.7	13.1	23
2023	522	37.3	13.9	24.7
2024	548	38.3	14.3	26.3

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 Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,959

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 97^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 156^th of 237 Elementary schools	23.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)	51	42	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)	59	51	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)	49	26	23%
3rd Grade Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)	48	41	7%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)	57	48	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)	60	48	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)	52	45	7%
4th Grade Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)	52	48	4%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)	57	27	30%
5th Grade Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)	48	36	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)	69	53	16%
5th Grade Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)	60	51	9%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)	52	46	6%
5th Grade Science (Derry Cooperative School District)	41	39	2%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)	55	40	15%
All Grades Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)	48	36	12%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)	57	41	16%
All Grades Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)	51	45	6%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)	52	46	6%
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	489	522	6.7%
African American	10	5	50%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	10	6	40%
Hispanic	25	40	60%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	433	444	2.5%
Two or More Races	8	25	212.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.8%	24.7%	3.1%

Schools Near Ernest P. Barka 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 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
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
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)
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 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
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
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
North Londonderry Elementary School	Public	1-5	19 Sanborn Rd.	Londonderry	03053	Rockingham County	Londonderry School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 432-6933	484	41	11.8	11.6%	429 (88.6%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (3.9%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.4%)	58	95^th of 234 public elementary schools	59.4%		57.1	94^th of 237 public elementary schools	60.3%	1	65.0	53.0	44.0			54.0	68.0	51.0	55.0				58.0	29.0		29.0	$16,507
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
Chester Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	22 Murphy Dr.	Chester	03036	Rockingham County	Chester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 887-3621	514	45	11.5	6.6%	454 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.2%)	10 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	52.5	114^th of 234 public elementary schools	51.3%		51.5	117^th of 237 public elementary schools	50.6%	3	49.0	50.0	63.0	16.0	47.0	39.0	48.0	53.0	76.0	43.0	66.0	42.0	54.0	43.0	23.0	32.0	$15,814

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