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#220 of 480 schools in NH
Top 46% in state
Abbot-downing School
Elementary School · Concord School District · Concord, NH
A Concord School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
152 South St., Concord, NH 03301
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Abbot-downing School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 34 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Abbot-downing School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,425/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Concord), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,943
Median home value
$344,300
Median rent
$1,355/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
55.8%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Christa Mcauliffe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Meeting House Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Bow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–4 | 2.7 mi | 528 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Concord School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $24,479NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abbot-downing School is listed in Concord School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abbot-downing School
Abbot-downing School is a public elementary school in Concord, NH, part of Concord School District, serving approximately 345 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abbot-downing School
What grades does Abbot-downing School serve?
Abbot-downing School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Abbot-downing School?
Abbot-downing School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abbot-downing School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abbot-downing School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abbot-downing School rank in NH?
Abbot-downing School ranks #220 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Abbot-downing School's MySchoolScout rating?
Abbot-downing School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Abbot-downing School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abbot-downing School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Abbot-downing School a charter school?
No, Abbot-downing School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abbot-downing School a Title I school?
No, Abbot-downing School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abbot-downing School?
28.1% of students at Abbot-downing School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Merrimack County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (603) 225-0827
- Area population (ZIP 03301)
- 33,987
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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