Serving 548 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ernest P. Barka Elementary 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 38% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School's student population of 548 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
84%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernest P. Barka Elementary School's ranking?
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is ranked #268 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Ernest P. Barka Elementary School?
548 students attend Ernest P. Barka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ernest P. Barka Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernest P. Barka Elementary School?
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ernest P. Barka Elementary School offer ?
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ernest P. Barka Elementary School part of?
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is part of Derry Cooperative School District.
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