Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 35-39% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abbot-downing School's student population of 343 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Abbot-downing School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abbot-downing School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#303 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
85%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Concord School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abbot-downing School's ranking?
Abbot-downing School is ranked #303 out of 455 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 Beaver Meadow School, Christa Mcauliffe School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% 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?
343 students attend Abbot-downing School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Abbot-downing School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abbot-downing School part of?
Abbot-downing School is part of Concord School District.
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