Merrimack Valley School District
- 105 COMMUNITY DR
- PENACOOK, NH 03303
- (603) 753-6561
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 75.8% | 83.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $10,943 | $11,854 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.1 | 12.6 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,664 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 189 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,664 | 14.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 46 |
| Kindergarten Students | 193 |
| 1st Grade Students | 192 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 184 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 196 |
| 4th Grade Students | 192 |
| 5th Grade Students | 208 |
| 6th Grade Students | 196 |
| 7th Grade Students | 215 |
| 8th Grade Students | 211 |
| 9th Grade Students | 248 |
| 10th Grade Students | 250 |
| 11th Grade Students | 195 |
| 12th Grade Students | 214 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 21 |
| Hispanic | 30 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 32 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,646 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,477 |
| Female | 1,263 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 189 | 14.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 7 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 120 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 60 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 88 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | - |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 12 |
| Elementary | 8 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | 6 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 158 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | - |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 17 |
| Student Support Services | - |
| Other Support Services Staff | 130 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $34,160,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $17,896,000 | 52.4% |
| Property Tax | $16,012,000 | 46.9% |
| Other School Systems | $819,000 | 2.4% |
| Cities and Counties | $41,000 | 0.1% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $727,000 | 2.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $18,000 | 0.05% |
| Interest Earnings | $103,000 | 0.3% |
| Private Contributions | $72,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $94,000 | 0.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $14,421,000 | 42.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $11,966,000 | 35.0% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $16,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch Programs | $11,000 | 0.03% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,936,000 | 5.7% |
| Other Programs | $223,000 | 0.7% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $269,000 | 0.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,843,000 | 5.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $433,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $546,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $212,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Other | $422,000 | 1.2% |
| Non-Specified | $230,000 | 0.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $29,742,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $17,104,000 | 57.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $11,633,000 | 39.1% |
| Student Support | $3,135,000 | 9.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,280,000 | 3.7% |
| General Administration Support | $888,000 | 2.6% |
| School Administration Support | $1,520,000 | 4.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,256,000 | 9.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,520,000 | 4.4% |
| Other Support Services | $34,000 | 0.10% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,005,000 | 3.4% |
| Food Services | $1,005,000 | 2.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 75.8% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 188 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 3 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 22 | 2.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Merrimack Valley School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 7
- Students: 2,664
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 189
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| BOSCAWEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1 Best Ave
Boscawen, NH Public | PK-5 | 270 | 12.9 |  Review This School |
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| LOUDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7039 School St
Loudon, NH Public | KG-5 | 337 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| MERRIMACK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
106 Village St
Penacook, NH Public | 9-12 | 907 | 15.3 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MERRIMACK VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
14 Allen St
Penacook, NH Public | 6-8 | 622 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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| PENACOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
60 Village St
Penacook, NH Public | PK-5 | 393 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| SALISBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6 Whittemore Rd
Salisbury, NH Public | KG-5 | 98 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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| WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
936 Battle St
Webster, NH Public | KG-5 | 113 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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