McDonough School

McDonough Elementary School is a public school in Manchester, New Hampshire that serves students from pre-kindergarten to grade 5 (PK–5). The school has about 380 students and 32 teachers, which means that there is about one teacher for every 12 students. This means that classes are small and students get more individual attention. About 59% of the students are White, 16% are Black or African American, 12% are Hispanic/Latino, 5% are Asian, and about 8% identify as multiracial. About 43% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which includes students from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds. About 37% of students meet grade-level expectations in math and about 41% in English Language Arts, which is a little below the state average. McDonough Elementary has programs to help kids learn to read and write, as well as math interventions and enrichment activities like STEM and arts integration. The amount spent per student is in line with what is normal for the district and helps both classroom instruction and student services. McDonough Elementary School is in a residential area of Manchester where the average home price is in the mid-$300,000s. It offers a supportive and diverse learning environment. The school's strengths include small class sizes, community involvement, and targeted academic support programs. The school is always working to improve student outcomes.

McDonough Elementary School recently hosted “Cops & Kids” events with the Manchester Police Department. Students met officers and explored police equipment, including a cruiser, robot, and drone.

Q1. What kinds of things can kids do after school at McDonough Elementary School?

Ans. There are art clubs, music programs, beginner sports, and seasonal enrichment activities for students at McDonough Elementary.

Q2. Does McDonough Elementary help kids who are learning English?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs for English Language Learners (ELL), like small-group and one-on-one lessons, to help students improve their English.

Q3. How can parents help with events at McDonough Elementary School?

Ans: Parents can help by going to PTO events, volunteering, going to parent-teacher conferences, and going to family nights that the school puts on.

Q4. What does McDonough Elementary School do to protect its students?

Ans. For the safety of students and staff, the school has secure entry systems, holds regular emergency drills, and makes sure that all visitors check in.

Question 5: How do the kids at McDonough Elementary School get to and from school?

Ans. The district will provide bus service for eligible students, but families who live nearby can use walking paths or drop-off options for their kids.