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Enrollment
418
Elementary
DISTRICT 425 · STATE 249
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOOKSETT SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 330387000173
Fred C. Underhill School
2 Sherwood Dr., Hooksett, NH 03106 · (603) 623-7233 · Merrimack County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL418 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 11.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
13%
54 students
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 26%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 25 | 6% |
| Kindergarten | 127 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 139 | 33% |
| Grade 2 | 127 | 30% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 33% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Hooksett School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Fred C. Underhill School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred C. Underhill School this school | 418 | 12.9% | N/A |
| Garrison School Dover | 353 | 14.4% | 57.0% |
| Reeds Ferry School Merrimack | 504 | 11.1% | 57.8% |
| Little Harbour School Portsmouth | 325 | 12.3% | 77.0% |
| Hooksett Memorial School Hooksett | 431 | 16.5% | 56.2% |
| Mast Way School Lee | 348 | 8.3% | 74.7% |
Matched among New Hampshire elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Fred C. Underhill School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Hampshire | In Merrimack County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 418 | #40 of 300 | #3 of 34 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #159 of 179 | #19 of 22 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 35.4% | #48 of 181 | #5 of 23 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 12.9% | #178 of 240 | #23 of 28 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.4% | #19 of 37 | #5 of 8 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
418
+41 (+11%) vs 2020
+5% since 1990-91, when it was 399
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 14.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 418 | 31 | 13.5:1 | 13% (54) |
| 2023-24 | 419 | 31 | 13.5:1 | 14% (58) |
| 2022-23 | 428 | 30.9 | 13.8:1 | 13% (56) |
| 2020-21 | 377 | 26 | 14.5:1 | 15% (56) |
| 2017-18 | 393 | 25.9 | 15.2:1 | 19% (76) |
| 2015-16 | 419 | 27 | 15.5:1 | 19% (80) |
| 2010-11 | 465 | 30 | 15.5:1 | 12% (58) |
| 2000-01 | 640 | 31 | 20.6:1 | 6% (41) |
| 1990-91 | 399 | 21 | 19.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Fred C. Underhill School.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (393 to 418); teachers up 20% (25.9 to 31).
About Fred C. Underhill School
Fred C. Underhill School is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in Hooksett, New Hampshire. Enrollment is 418 students in 2024-25, and the school serves pre-K through 2. The average for elementary schools in New Hampshire is about 249 students, so this school is 68% larger than average.
Fred C. Underhill School is run by Hooksett School District, whose 3 schools enroll 1,277 students.
Fred C. Underhill School's enrollment is 80% White. Next come 7% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 5% Asian. That compares with about 91% White among all Merrimack County residents. By the diversity index, Fred C. Underhill School comes in at 35%.
Its teaching staff equals 31 full-time positions, a ratio of 13.5:1. That ratio is over the 11.0:1 average for elementary schools in New Hampshire. Around 13% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The average for public schools in Merrimack County is 25%.
Merrimack County census figures show that median household income is about $97,004, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Fred C. Underhill School is among the 61 public schools in Merrimack County.
Nearest public school: David R. Cawley Middle School, about 1.4 miles away. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
For locale, NCES codes Fred C. Underhill School as Suburb: Mid-size.
Federal counts put enrollment at 377 in 2020-21 and 418 in 2024-25, an 11% rise. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 14.5:1 to 13.5:1.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Fred C. Underhill School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Merrimack County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
155,967
Census ACS
Median income
$97,004
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
61
17,429 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hooksett School District
- Hooksett Memorial SchoolElementary · 431 students
- David R. Cawley Middle SchoolMiddle · 428 students
Other schools in Hooksett
- Hooksett Memorial SchoolElementary · 431 students
- David R. Cawley Middle SchoolMiddle · 428 students
Nearby schools
- David R. Cawley Middle School1.4 mi · 428
- Webster School2.1 mi · 362
- Hooksett Memorial School2.2 mi · 431
- Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School2.6 mi · 96
- Smyth Road School2.7 mi · 344
- Hillside Middle School3.2 mi · 1,071
Frequently asked questions
About Fred C. Underhill SchoolHow large is Fred C. Underhill School?
Fred C. Underhill School enrolls approximately 418 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Fred C. Underhill School serve?
Fred C. Underhill School serves grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Fred C. Underhill School?
Approximately 13.5:1 students per teacher at Fred C. Underhill School.
How diverse is Fred C. Underhill School?
Fred C. Underhill School reports a student body of 80% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Fred C. Underhill School public or private?
Fred C. Underhill School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Hooksett School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.