Mary C. Dondero Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Portsmouth, NH Grades KG–05 Suburb: Small Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH SchoolScore™ A+ (96.3)
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Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ A+ (96.3)
328
Students
35.0
Teachers
9.4:1
Student:Teacher
(603)436-2231
Phone
http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/school/…
Website

Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Portsmouth, NEW HAMPSHIRE, operated by the Portsmouth School District school district. It serves grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 328 students enrolled; a 9.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New Hampshire Elementary School Average
Enrollment
328.0
State avg: 259.0
▲ 27% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
9.37:1
State avg: 10.7:1
▼ 12% better
Free Lunch %
13.7%
State avg: 26.2%
▼ 48% better
School Details
School Name
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
330582000373
State School ID
NH-449-22545
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
32 Van Buren Ave.
City
Portsmouth
State
New Hampshire
ZIP Code
03801
County
Rockingham County
Metro Area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Small
Cong. District
3301
State Leg. Upper
33021
State Leg. Lower
33727
Latitude
43.03788
Longitude
-70.76825
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
328
Total Students
👩‍🏫
35.0
Teachers FTE
📐
9.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
35.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)35.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 45 13.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Portsmouth School District
LEAID
3305820
State LEA ID
NH-449
Phone
(603)431-5080
Website
http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/school
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Portsmouth
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$62,432K
Federal Revenue
$2,884K
State Revenue
$14,663K
Local Revenue
$44,885K
Total Expenditure
$62,902K
Instruction Exp.
$40,239K
Support Services
$21,088K
Other Current Exp.
$1,069K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Mary C. Dondero Elementary School

1
Rye Elementary School
Rye · Elementary
0.9 mi
2
Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth · High
1.5 mi
3
Rye Junior High School
Rye · Middle
1.6 mi
4
Little Harbour School
Portsmouth · Elementary
2.1 mi
5
PEEP School - Pre School Program
Portsmouth · Prekindergarten
2.1 mi
6
Portsmouth Middle School
Portsmouth · Middle
2.5 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mary C. Dondero Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Mary C. Dondero Elementary School?
328 students are enrolled at Mary C. Dondero Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Mary C. Dondero Elementary School have?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School has 35.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1.
What grades does Mary C. Dondero Elementary School serve?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Mary C. Dondero Elementary School a charter school?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Mary C. Dondero Elementary School located in?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is located in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area.
What school district does Mary C. Dondero Elementary School belong to?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is part of the Portsmouth School District school district.
How much does Portsmouth School District spend per student?
The Portsmouth School District district spends approximately $191,774,390 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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