Mary C. Dondero Elementary School

32 Van Buren Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary C. Dondero Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in NH
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mary C. Dondero Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Mary C. Dondero Elementary School's student population of 318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
318 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Mary C. Dondero Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is 0.46, which is more 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
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State Level (NH)
#56 out of 456 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
38%
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65-69%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
11%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
7%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
72%
83%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Mary C. Dondero Elementary School's ranking?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is ranked #56 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Mary C. Dondero Elementary School often compared to?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Epping Elementary School, Greenland Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Mary C. Dondero Elementary School?
318 students attend Mary C. Dondero Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mary C. Dondero Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 10:1, which is lower than 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?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is part of Portsmouth School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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