Derry Early Education Program

Derry Cooperative School District
5 Hood Road
Derry, NH 03038
132 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Derry Early Education Program (DEEP) serves as a specialized public preschool located in Derry, New Hampshire. It is designed to provide inclusive, high-quality early childhood development services for children living within the Derry School District. The program emphasizes a child-centered approach, focusing on social-emotional growth, foundational literacy, and cognitive development to prepare students for a successful transition into kindergarten.

As a program integrated into the local school administrative unit (SAU 10), DEEP is particularly noted for its commitment to supporting children with diverse learning needs, including those who qualify for special education services. By fostering an environment that encourages play-based learning and peer interaction, the school aims to create an equitable starting point for all students, ensuring that every child receives the individualized attention and developmental support necessary to build a strong educational foundation.
132
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
33.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    107 (81.1%)
  • Two or More
    13 (9.8%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (7.6%)
  • Black
    1 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Derry Cooperative School District
Phone: (603)845-1202
Website: http://www.deep.sau10.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 33.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 132
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
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Salem School District
113 Students
24 School Street
Salem, NH 03079 (9.1 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K