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Abbot-downing School

152 South St.
Concord, NH 03301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Abbot-downing 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Abbot-downing School's student population of 348 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Abbot-downing 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 Abbot-downing School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#324 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Abbot-downing School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Abbot-downing School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Abbot-downing School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Abbot-downing School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Abbot-downing School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
6%
2%
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White
88%
83%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Abbot-downing School and the percentage of White public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Abbot-downing School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Abbot-downing School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Abbot-downing School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Abbot-downing School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abbot-downing School's ranking?
Abbot-downing School is ranked #324 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Abbot-downing School often compared to?
Abbot-downing Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christa Mcauliffe School, Beaver Meadow School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Abbot-downing School?
348 students attend Abbot-downing School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Abbot-downing School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abbot-downing School?
Abbot-downing School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Abbot-downing School offer ?
Abbot-downing School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Abbot-downing School part of?
Abbot-downing School is part of Concord School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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