Abbot-downing School

152 South St.
Concord, NH 03301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Abbot-downing School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Abbot-downing School's student population of 348 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Abbot-downing School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abbot-downing School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NH)
#323 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
38%
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40-44%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
6%
2%
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White
88%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abbot-downing School's ranking?
Abbot-downing School is ranked #323 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Abbot-downing School often compared to?
Abbot-downing Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaver Meadow School, Christa Mcauliffe School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Abbot-downing School?
348 students attend Abbot-downing School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Abbot-downing School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abbot-downing School?
Abbot-downing School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Abbot-downing School offer ?
Abbot-downing School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Abbot-downing School part of?
Abbot-downing School is part of Concord School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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