McDonough School

mcdonough.mansd.org

534 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

McDonough School, located at 550 Lowell Street in Manchester, New Hampshire, is a public elementary school serving students in the Manchester School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state standards, complemented by various programs designed to engage children in their early formative years.

The school maintains a strong commitment to community involvement and parent-teacher collaboration, which are central to its efforts in creating a cohesive educational experience. Through its official website, the school provides families with resources, calendars, and updates on school policies, ensuring clear communication between staff and the families they serve. As part of the larger Manchester school system, McDonough strives to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school by building a foundation of literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills in a welcoming, inclusive setting.

534

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McDonough School
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	200
Black	69
Asian	9
Two or More	67
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
200 (37.5%)
White
188 (35.2%)
Black
69 (12.9%)
Two or More
67 (12.5%)
Asian
9 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Manchester School District
Phone:	(603)624-6373
Website:	http://mcdonough.mansd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 26

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 97