Matthew Thornton Elementary School

Summary:

Matthew Thornton Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Londonderry, New Hampshire, serving grades 1-5 with a student population of 517. The school is part of the Londonderry School District, which is ranked 76 out of 163 districts in New Hampshire and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Matthew Thornton Elementary School has a higher percentage of white students (88.97%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance lags behind. The school's mathematics and science proficiency rates are lower than the district and state averages, and its reading proficiency is closer but still below the averages. The school's rankings for female, male, white, and special education students are all lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's free and reduced lunch rates are relatively low, ranging from 11.39% to 12.48%, compared to higher rates at nearby schools.

Interestingly, other schools within the Londonderry School District, such as North Londonderry Elementary School and South Londonderry Elementary School, have generally higher test scores and rankings compared to Matthew Thornton Elementary School. Schools outside the district, like Griffin Memorial School, Reeds Ferry School, and Hills Garrison Elementary School, also outperform Matthew Thornton in some areas. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 56 out of 206 NH elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 139 out of 234 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 275 Mammoth Rd.
       Londonderry, NH  03053-3099


(603) 432-6937

District: Londonderry School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,031 Help


Students who attend Matthew Thornton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Londonderry Middle School
High:    Londonderry Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  514

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.7%
Hispanic:
5.4%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.8% Help


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Compare Details Matthew Thornton Elementary School ranks worse than 59.4% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Londonderry School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Matthew Thornton Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Londonderry School District. Racial makeup is: White (88.7%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Matthew Thornton Elementary School is 10.7, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Londonderry School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Matthew Thornton Elementary School is $17,031. 2 elementary schools in the Londonderry School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Matthew Thornton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Matthew Thornton Elementary School 139th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Matthew Thornton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Londonderry School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Londonderry School District 76th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Matthew Thornton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Matthew Thornton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.21 58th 238 75.6%
2007 69.34 66th 237 72.2%
2008 51.81 124th 236 47.5%
2009 64.85 83rd 240 65.4%
2010 64.82 85th 242 64.9%
2011 61.81 94th 237 60.3%
2012 67.44 70th 241 71.0%
2013 59.23 101st 241 58.1%
2014 69.95 62nd 242 74.4%
2015 69.45 56th 206 72.8%
2016 47.41 147th 244 39.8%
2017 46.27 137th 229 40.2%
2018 51.22 120th 231 48.1%
2019 53.56 112th 231 51.5%
2021 55.57 93rd 211 55.9%
2022 53.75 111th 233 52.4%
2023 49.79 118th 237 50.2%
2024 42.52 139th 234 40.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Matthew Thornton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.52 27th 60 55.0%
2021 22.94 34th 34 0.0%
2022 31.72 50th 59 15.3%
2024 42.00 40th 71 43.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Matthew Thornton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.60 108th 190 43.2%
2019 42.72 115th 192 40.1%
2021 59.82 62nd 160 61.3%
2022 57.67 77th 187 58.8%
2023 53.07 89th 193 53.9%
2024 46.56 105th 187 43.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Matthew Thornton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.82 86th 195 55.9%
2019 64.24 64th 195 67.2%
2021 58.75 61st 168 63.7%
2022 46.16 109th 194 43.8%
2023 44.96 118th 199 40.7%
2024 39.82 127th 193 34.2%
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Rank History for White students at Matthew Thornton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.28 133rd 227 41.4%
2019 53.70 109th 229 52.4%
2021 55.57 92nd 209 56.0%
2022 52.21 113th 229 50.7%
2023 45.79 132nd 233 43.3%
2024 40.87 147th 228 35.5%
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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.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 3, 2021

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Enrollment information for Matthew Thornton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 894 0 8 7 2 n/a n/a -37 874
1992 949 0 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 962
1993 999 3 13 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1020
1994 991 1 16 12 4 n/a n/a 0 1024
1995 1010 2 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1034
1996 1010 2 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1034
1997 981 2 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1002
1998 859 1 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 875
1999 921 2 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 938
2000 893 2 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 910
2001 958 3 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 972
2002 858 3 10 4 2 n/a n/a 0 877
2003 858 3 10 4 2 n/a n/a 0 877
2004 827 3 16 5 2 n/a n/a 0 853
2005 782 4 18 8 3 n/a n/a 0 815
2006 725 2 16 10 2 n/a n/a 0 755
2007 708 1 12 14 1 n/a n/a 0 736
2008 666 3 12 15 1 n/a n/a 0 697
2009 616 2 9 11 1 n/a n/a 0 639
2010 605 4 9 8 0 1 0 0 627
2011 616 7 11 4 0 1 0 0 639
2012 557 6 13 4 0 1 2 0 583
2013 533 4 13 9 0 1 5 0 565
2014 534 3 12 16 2 0 11 0 578
2015 494 1 11 21 1 0 12 0 540
2016 481 4 11 19 1 0 15 0 531
2017 487 4 10 22 0 1 17 0 541
2018 482 5 13 23 0 1 17 0 541
2019 475 5 17 22 0 1 16 0 536
2020 448 10 16 24 0 1 17 0 516
2021 446 10 14 25 0 1 17 0 513
2022 445 7 11 30 0 0 16 0 509
2023 460 6 8 28 0 1 14 0 517
2024 456 5 7 28 0 1 17 0 514

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 Matthew Thornton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 874 35.0 24.9 2.1
1992 962 48.3 19.9 2.6
1993 1020 59.8 17.1 3.1
1994 1024 58.2 17.6 3.4
1995 1034 58.4 17.7 3.1
1996 1034 58.4 17.7 3.1
1997 1002 68.0 14.7 3.3
1998 875 62.0 14.1 2.5
1999 938 62.7 15.0 2.6
2000 910 66.2 13.7 3.2
2001 972 68.0 14.3 1.6
2002 877 63.0 13.9 2.6
2003 877 63.0 13.9 2.6
2004 853 60.8 14.0 2.9
2005 815 59.2 13.8 4.9
2006 755 58.2 13.0 4.8
2007 736 55.2 13.3 5.6
2008 697 51.7 13.5 3.6
2009 639 49.8 12.8 5.5
2010 627 45.8 13.6 7.2
2011 639 47.1 13.5 7.4
2012 583 45.5 12.8 8.4
2013 565 45.5 12.4 9.7
2014 578 43.8 13.1 8.8
2015 540 45.0 12.0 10.2
2016 531 40.0 13.2 8.5
2017 541 37.4 14.4 10.9
2018 541 37.9 14.2 11.6
2019 536 38.9 13.7 11.2
2020 516 39.2 13.1 11.2
2021 513 43.5 11.7 12.5
2022 509 46.8 10.8 11.4
2023 517 51.0 10.1 12.2
2024 514 48.0 10.7 12.8

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 Matthew Thornton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 874 35.0 24.9 2.1
1992 962 48.3 19.9 2.6
1993 1020 59.8 17.1 3.1
1994 1024 58.2 17.6 3.4
1995 1034 58.4 17.7 3.1
1996 1034 58.4 17.7 3.1
1997 1002 68.0 14.7 3.3
1998 875 62.0 14.1 2.5
1999 938 62.7 15.0 2.6
2000 910 66.2 13.7 3.2
2001 972 68.0 14.3 1.6
2002 877 63.0 13.9 2.6
2003 877 63.0 13.9 2.6
2004 853 60.8 14.0 2.9
2005 815 59.2 13.8 4.9
2006 755 58.2 13.0 4.8
2007 736 55.2 13.3 5.6
2008 697 51.7 13.5 3.6
2009 639 49.8 12.8 5.5
2010 627 45.8 13.6 7.2
2011 639 47.1 13.5 7.4
2012 583 45.5 12.8 8.4
2013 565 45.5 12.4 9.7
2014 578 43.8 13.1 8.8
2015 540 45.0 12.0 10.2
2016 531 40.0 13.2 8.5
2017 541 37.4 14.4 10.9
2018 541 37.9 14.2 11.6
2019 536 38.9 13.7 11.2
2020 516 39.2 13.1 11.2
2021 513 43.5 11.7 12.5
2022 509 46.8 10.8 11.4
2023 517 51.0 10.1 12.2
2024 514 48.0 10.7 12.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Matthew Thornton Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,031

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Matthew Thornton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 112th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 118th of 237 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Matthew Thornton Elementary School)4944
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Londonderry School District)5250
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Matthew Thornton Elementary School)4946
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Londonderry School District)5853
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Matthew Thornton Elementary School)5951
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Londonderry School District)5752
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Matthew Thornton Elementary School)6759
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Londonderry School District)6650
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Matthew Thornton Elementary School)4333
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Londonderry School District)4441
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Matthew Thornton Elementary School)6863
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Londonderry School District)6758
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Matthew Thornton Elementary School)3730
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Londonderry School District)4632
 14%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Matthew Thornton Elementary School)5041
 9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Londonderry School District)5044
 6%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Matthew Thornton Elementary School)6156
 5%
   All Grades Reading (Londonderry School District)6357
 6%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Matthew Thornton Elementary School)3730
 7%
   All Grades Science (Londonderry School District)4335
 8%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students536517
 3.5%
African American56
 20%
American Indian00
Asian178
 52.9%
Hispanic2228
 27.3%
Pacific Islander11
White475460
 3.2%
Two or More Races1614
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.2%12.2%
 1%


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Matthew Thornton Elementary School ranks 139th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Matthew Thornton Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Matthew Thornton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Londonderry Middle School
High : Londonderry Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 514 students attended Matthew Thornton Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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