Derry Early Education Program serves 131 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Derry Early Education Program's student population of 131 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Mascot
None Defined In The Text
School Rankings
The diversity score of Derry Early Education Program is 0.34, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
4%
2%
White
81%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: None Defined In The Text
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Derry Early Education Program?
131 students attend Derry Early Education Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Derry Early Education Program students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Derry Early Education Program?
Derry Early Education Program has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Derry Early Education Program offer ?
Derry Early Education Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Derry Early Education Program part of?
Derry Early Education Program is part of Derry Cooperative School District.
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