Below Average
#383 of 480 schools in NH
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
Elementary School · Derry Cooperative School District · Derry, NH
A Derry Cooperative School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21 Eastgate Rd., Derry, NH 03038
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
26.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ernest P. Barka Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated836/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Derry), 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
$104,306
Median home value
$381,700
Median rent
$1,473/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonshine Preschool & DaycarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Ms. Darlene's Early Learning Center and Child CarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.5 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Grinnell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Derry Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 377 | 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.
Derry Cooperative School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $22,091NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is listed in Derry Cooperative School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is a public elementary school in Derry, NH, part of Derry Cooperative School District, serving approximately 548 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #383 of 480 schools in NH.
State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
What grades does Ernest P. Barka Elementary School serve?
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ernest P. Barka Elementary School?
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ernest P. Barka Elementary School rank in NH?
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School ranks #383 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Ernest P. Barka Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Ernest P. Barka Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ernest P. Barka Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ernest P. Barka Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ernest P. Barka Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ernest P. Barka Elementary School?
26.3% of students at Ernest P. Barka Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (603) 434-2430
- Area population (ZIP 03038)
- 34,622
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 03038; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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