Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

Summary:

Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is a public elementary school in Derry, New Hampshire, serving 522 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Derry Cooperative School District, which is ranked 125 out of 163 school districts in the state.

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, Ernest P. Barka Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 35% in mathematics, 41% in reading, and 33% in science, all below the state and district averages. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 97 out of 231 elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 183 out of 234 in 2023-2024. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as White students and special education students, suggesting equity concerns.

The relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School, ranging from 23.03% to 26.38% over the past three school years, may be a contributing factor to its academic performance. However, the nearby South Range Elementary School and Grinnell School have similar or lower free and reduced lunch rates but do not necessarily outperform Ernest P. Barka Elementary School, suggesting that other factors may also be at play. The proximity of Ernest P. Barka Elementary School to other schools in the Derry Cooperative School District and the Londonderry School District presents an opportunity for collaboration and shared learning to help improve the school's overall performance and ensure equitable educational outcomes for all its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 21 Eastgate Rd.
       Derry, NH  03038-3816


(603) 434-2430

District: Derry Cooperative School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
183rd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,959 Help


Students who attend Ernest P. Barka Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Gilbert H. Hood Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  548

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.9%
Hispanic:
6.9%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.3% Help


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Compare Details Ernest P. Barka Elementary School ranks worse than 78.2% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Derry Cooperative School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Ernest P. Barka Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Derry Cooperative School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.9%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is 14.3. 4 elementary schools in the Derry Cooperative School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is $17,959, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Derry Cooperative School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ernest P. Barka Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ernest P. Barka Elementary School 183rd of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Ernest P. Barka Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Derry Cooperative School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Derry Cooperative School District 125th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 68.76 65th 236 72.5%
2009 68.96 69th 240 71.3%
2010 69.77 62nd 242 74.4%
2011 72.41 60th 237 74.7%
2012 54.42 117th 241 51.5%
2013 57.01 109th 241 54.8%
2014 44.14 160th 242 33.9%
2015 41.22 134th 206 35.0%
2016 38.70 169th 244 30.7%
2017 41.73 143rd 229 37.6%
2018 27.38 184th 231 20.3%
2019 57.97 97th 231 58.0%
2021 26.63 165th 211 21.8%
2022 39.66 142nd 233 39.1%
2023 39.31 156th 237 34.2%
2024 28.80 183rd 234 21.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.67 46th 52 11.5%
2019 42.78 33rd 60 45.0%
2021 35.22 24th 34 29.4%
2022 35.31 43rd 59 27.1%
2023 42.53 39th 70 44.3%
2024 35.44 46th 71 35.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.63 147th 190 22.6%
2019 59.18 78th 192 59.4%
2021 25.55 133rd 160 16.9%
2022 45.50 106th 187 43.3%
2023 44.95 114th 193 40.9%
2024 27.90 142nd 187 24.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.12 158th 195 19.0%
2019 57.51 86th 195 55.9%
2021 29.17 119th 168 29.2%
2022 33.05 135th 194 30.4%
2023 33.99 143rd 199 28.1%
2024 35.04 138th 193 28.5%
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Rank History for White students at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.46 183rd 227 19.4%
2019 58.85 92nd 229 59.8%
2021 27.44 161st 209 23.0%
2022 38.21 149th 229 34.9%
2023 39.43 147th 233 36.9%
2024 27.58 175th 228 23.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 554 14 20 12 2 n/a n/a 0 602
2007 524 8 16 12 1 n/a n/a 0 561
2008 512 7 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2009 526 8 14 24 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2010 544 7 11 29 0 0 9 0 600
2011 502 7 6 36 0 0 26 0 577
2012 485 10 12 20 0 0 32 0 559
2013 530 6 10 35 2 0 30 0 613
2014 517 6 8 33 2 0 31 0 597
2015 450 8 10 81 2 0 34 0 585
2016 416 5 9 97 2 0 19 0 548
2017 473 6 14 35 1 0 17 0 546
2018 475 13 10 26 1 0 10 0 535
2019 433 10 10 25 3 0 8 0 489
2020 433 12 9 27 2 0 9 0 492
2021 426 11 8 23 3 0 18 0 489
2022 424 10 8 37 3 1 25 0 508
2023 444 5 6 40 1 1 25 0 522
2024 460 5 7 38 2 1 35 0 548

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 602 42.0 14.3 15.6
2007 561 43.3 13.0 19.4
2008 542 42.3 12.8 15.7
2009 573 40.7 14.1 17.5
2010 600 40.9 14.6 22.3
2011 577 41.4 13.9 24.6
2012 559 38.1 14.6 20.8
2013 613 37.4 16.3 22.2
2014 597 38.0 15.7 25.6
2015 585 38.0 15.3 27
2016 548 36.0 15.2 26.6
2017 546 34.5 15.8 27.3
2018 535 36.0 14.8 28.2
2019 489 36.7 13.3 27.8
2020 492 35.3 13.9 26.4
2021 489 36.7 13.3 26.4
2022 508 38.7 13.1 23
2023 522 37.3 13.9 24.7
2024 548 38.3 14.3 26.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 602 42.0 14.3 15.6
2007 561 43.3 13.0 19.4
2008 542 42.3 12.8 15.7
2009 573 40.7 14.1 17.5
2010 600 40.9 14.6 22.3
2011 577 41.4 13.9 24.6
2012 559 38.1 14.6 20.8
2013 613 37.4 16.3 22.2
2014 597 38.0 15.7 25.6
2015 585 38.0 15.3 27
2016 548 36.0 15.2 26.6
2017 546 34.5 15.8 27.3
2018 535 36.0 14.8 28.2
2019 489 36.7 13.3 27.8
2020 492 35.3 13.9 26.4
2021 489 36.7 13.3 26.4
2022 508 38.7 13.1 23
2023 522 37.3 13.9 24.7
2024 548 38.3 14.3 26.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,959

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ernest P. Barka Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 97th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 156th of 237 Elementary schools
 23.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)5142
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)5951
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)4926
 23%
   3rd Grade Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)4841
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)5748
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)6048
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)5245
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)5248
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)5727
 30%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)4836
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)6953
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)6051
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)5246
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Derry Cooperative School District)4139
 2%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)5540
 15%
   All Grades Mathematics (Derry Cooperative School District)4836
 12%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)5741
 16%
   All Grades Reading (Derry Cooperative School District)5145
 6%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Ernest P. Barka Elementary School)5246
 6%
   All Grades Science (Derry Cooperative School District)3738
 1%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students489522
 6.7%
African American105
 50%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian106
 40%
Hispanic2540
 60%
Pacific Islander01
White433444
 2.5%
Two or More Races825
 212.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.8%24.7%
 3.1%


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Students who attend Ernest P. Barka Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gilbert H. Hood Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 548 students attended Ernest P. Barka Elementary School.

Students at Ernest P. Barka Elementary School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Ernest P. Barka Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.8% of New Hampshire elementary schools.


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