Abbot-Downing School

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343 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Abbot-Downing School is a public elementary school located in Concord, New Hampshire, serving students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Situated on South Street, the school is part of the Concord School District and is named in honor of the historic Abbot-Downing Company, famous for manufacturing the iconic Concord Coach during the 19th century. The school fosters a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong character among its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Abbot-Downing School is known for integrating the local community into its educational experience, reflecting the industrious spirit of its namesake. The school provides a variety of support services and extracurricular opportunities designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a commitment to preparing students for future academic success, the school maintains a collaborative partnership with families and the broader Concord community to ensure a supportive and engaging atmosphere for all learners.

343

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abbot-Downing School
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	24
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
290 (84.5%)
Hispanic
24 (7.0%)
Two or More
17 (5.0%)
Black
8 (2.3%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Concord School District
Phone:	(603)225-0827
Website:	http://ads.sau8.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 50