Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Abbot-Downing School

Q: Is Abbot-Downing School a good school?

Abbot-Downing School ranks 105 th of 230 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

105^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 230 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Better than 54% of New Hampshire elementary schools

Summary

Abbot-Downing School is a public elementary school in Concord, New Hampshire, serving 343 students from prekindergarten through grade 5 within the Concord School District. Its current profile is that of a steadily improving, mid-performing school with a particular strength in mathematics. The school is similar in size to other nearby elementary schools and serves a somewhat lower share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch than several other Concord schools.

Mathematics is the clearest academic advantage: 55% of students are proficient, compared with 41% in the Concord School District and 44% statewide. Fourth-grade math is especially strong at 65%, while third-grade math, at 49%, is a notable area for attention. Reading proficiency is 54%, roughly matching district and state results, but it trails the 63% at Christa McAuliffe School. Third-grade reading is also comparatively weak at 47%, and fifth-grade reading trails the district. Science is modestly above the state, at 42%, but is close to results at other Concord schools.

Compared with nearby schools, Abbot-Downing School is stronger in math than Beaver Meadow School and Broken Ground School, while reading is broadly similar. It trails the higher-performing Bow Elementary School, especially in reading, but is clearly ahead of Penacook Elementary School. The school’s statewide standing has recovered substantially—from the low 30th percentiles in the early 2020s to the 54th percentile and three stars currently. Overall, the key opportunity is to build on strong math gains while strengthening reading, particularly in grades 3 and 5.

343

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,732

Per pupil spending ?

28%

Free/discounted lunch ?

152 South St
Concord, NH 03301-2705

(603) 225-0827

District: Concord School District

Students who attend Abbot-Downing School usually attend:

Middle:	Rundlett Middle School
High:	Concord High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.5%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

5.0%

See top rated New Hampshire elementary schools

Compare Abbot-Downing School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 40th percentile in 2016 → 54th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the New Hampshire median (54th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg46%

New Hampshire avg46%

105^th of 230

New Hampshire public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to top 46% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of New Hampshire Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Elementary Schools in the Concord School District

82^nd of 166Concord School District among New Hampshire districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2026	55.0	105 of 230	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.6	90 of 224	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.7	144 of 234	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.8	162 of 237	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.9	156 of 233	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.9	146 of 211	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.7	73 of 231	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.3	63 of 231	72.7%	★★★★☆
2017	50.5	121 of 229	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	47.7	146 of 244	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	36.9	144 of 206	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	41.7	167 of 242	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	38.2	178 of 241	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	40.7	160 of 241	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	38.9	166 of 237	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	52.5	127 of 242	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	66.9	75 of 240	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.8	79 of 236	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	71.2	60 of 237	74.7%	★★★★☆
2006	63.6	91 of 238	61.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2026	53.9	79 of 184	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.5	91 of 182	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.3	113 of 187	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.8	98 of 193	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.4	95 of 187	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.0	87 of 160	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.0	82 of 192	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.1	55 of 190	71.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2026	54.9	80 of 184	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.3	61 of 186	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	38.5	131 of 193	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.0	127 of 199	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	23.0	156 of 194	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.8	126 of 168	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	70.8	49 of 195	74.9%	★★★★☆
2018	67.5	55 of 195	71.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2026	57.9	90 of 229	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.9	80 of 223	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.7	131 of 228	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.4	145 of 233	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.0	153 of 229	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.7	146 of 209	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	71.2	51 of 229	77.7%	★★★★☆
2018	70.2	51 of 227	77.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)61st percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)57th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)57th percentile~ school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics55%+11 vs state

Reading54%~ state avg

Science42%+4 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Abbot-Downing School and help other families decide.

Rate Abbot-Downing School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Abbot-Downing School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NH SAS Mathematics (2026)							NH SAS Reading (2026)							NH SAS Science (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Abbot-Downing School	Public	PK, KG-5	152 South St	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 225-0827	343	27	12.8	28.0%	290 (84.5%)	8 (2.3%)	24 (7.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.0%)	55	105^th of 230 public elementary schools	54.3%		58.6	90^th of 224 public elementary schools	59.8%	15	49.0	65.0	50.0				55.0	47.0	55.0	58.0				54.0	42.0		42.0	$12,732
Christa McAuliffe School	Public	K-5	17 North Spring Street	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 225-0840	357	28	12.8	35.9%	270 (75.6%)	33 (9.2%)	22 (6.2%)	8 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.4%)	65.1	67^th of 230 public elementary schools	70.9%		65.3	68^th of 224 public elementary schools	69.6%	1	56.0	73.0	43.0				59.0	54.0	64.0	67.0				63.0	43.0		43.0	$12,404
Bow Preschool	Public	PK-K	55 Falcon Way	Bow	03304	Merrimack County	Bow School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 228-2210	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	22 Bow Center Rd.	Bow	03304	Merrimack County	Bow School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 225-3049	542	34	15.9	5.2%	498 (91.9%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.2%)	87.8	20^th of 230 public elementary schools	91.3%		86.1	22^nd of 224 public elementary schools	90.2%	2	71.0	80.0					75.0	69.0	73.0					70.0				$15,881
Strong Foundations Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	715 Riverwood Dr.	Pembroke	03275	Merrimack County	Strong Foundations Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 225-2715	337	34	9.9	22.8%	300 (89.0%)	5 (1.5%)	2 (0.6%)	21 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	38.8	149^th of 230 public elementary schools	35.2%		32.2	158^th of 224 public elementary schools	29.5%	9	25.0	34.0	54.0	17.0	36.0	31.0	33.0	42.0	40.0	76.0	31.0	39.0	53.0	47.0	62.0	36.0	49.0
Broken Ground School	Public	3-5	51 South Curtisville Road	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 225-0855	291	25	11.8	39.5%	193 (66.3%)	47 (16.2%)	17 (5.8%)	27 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	53.7	109^th of 230 public elementary schools	52.6%		60.5	86^th of 224 public elementary schools	61.6%	23	52.0	45.0	50.0				49.0	48.0	55.0	64.0				56.0	44.0		44.0	$14,781
Mill Brook School	Public	PK, KG-2	53 S Curtisville Rd	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 225-0830	321	30	10.8	36.1%	211 (65.7%)	44 (13.7%)	16 (5.0%)	27 (8.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.9%)								(n/a)																		$13,291
Pembroke Hill School	Public	K-4	300 Belanger Dr	Suncook	03275	Merrimack County	Pembroke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 485-9000	312	30	10.4	21.8%	268 (85.9%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.1%)	62.4	78^th of 230 public elementary schools	66.1%		61.1	83^rd of 224 public elementary schools	62.9%	5	58.0	57.0					57.0	59.0	56.0					57.0				$20,430
Beaver Meadow School	Public	PK, KG-5	40 Sewalls Falls Rd	Concord	03301	Merrimack County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 225-0853	362	30	12.0	37.8%	274 (75.7%)	30 (8.3%)	13 (3.6%)	24 (6.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.5%)	50.1	116^th of 230 public elementary schools	49.6%		28.1	174^th of 224 public elementary schools	22.3%	58	56.0	36.0	45.0				45.0	61.0	36.0	66.0				55.0	43.0		43.0	$14,924
Penacook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	60 Village St.	Penacook	03303	Merrimack County	Merrimack Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 753-4891	325	31	10.4	41.8%	268 (82.5%)	15 (4.6%)	12 (3.7%)	17 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	28	175^th of 230 public elementary schools	23.9%		22.4	185^th of 224 public elementary schools	17.4%	10	37.0	34.0	31.0				34.0	37.0	28.0	67.0				44.0	33.0		33.0	$17,138

Frequently Asked Questions about Abbot-Downing School

Is Abbot-Downing School a good school?

Abbot-Downing School ranks 105^th of 230 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Abbot-Downing School in?

Concord School District

How many students attend Abbot-Downing School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 343 students attended Abbot-Downing School.

What is the racial makeup of Abbot-Downing School?

Students at Abbot-Downing School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Abbot-Downing School attend?

Students who attend Abbot-Downing School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rundlett Middle School
High : Concord High School

Rate Abbot-Downing School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

NHNew Hampshire Elementary School Rankings

NHNew Hampshire District Rankings

Schools in Concord, NH

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Abbot-Downing School!

Latest New Hampshire data All new data »

2025–26 NH SAS & SAT test scoresSep 7, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesNov 12, 2025

2024–25 NH SAS & SAT test scoresSep 6, 2025

2015–16 through 2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesJul 30, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.