Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
Regular School · Portsmouth, NH
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is a regular school school in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, serving grades KG–05 with 328 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 9.4:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 233 | 71% |
| Asian | 39 | 12% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 21 | 6% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 6% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 328 | 170M / 158F |
English Language Learners: 18 (5% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 55-59% | 38.6% | 138 |
| Reading Proficiency | 65-69% | 52.5% | 137 |
| Science Proficiency | 60-69% | — | 46 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 328 | 100% |
Contact & Location
32 Van Buren Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: (603)436-2231
http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/school/donderoOther Schools in District
- Little Harbour School Elementary
- New Franklin School Elementary
- Portsmouth High School High
- Portsmouth Middle School Middle
- PEEP School - Pre School Program Prekindergarten
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 03801) → CensusDepth.com
- New Hampshire population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New Hampshire teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
330582000373
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD