Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary C. Dondero Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 337 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NH
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Mary C. Dondero Elementary School's ranking?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Mary C. Dondero Elementary School?
337 students attend Mary C. Dondero Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mary C. Dondero Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary C. Dondero Elementary School?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mary C. Dondero Elementary School offer ?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mary C. Dondero Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 337 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
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