Reeds Ferry School

Reeds Ferry School is a public elementary school in Merrimack, New Hampshire. It teaches kids in pre-K through 4th grade. As of the 2023–2024 school year, Reeds Ferry School has about 490 students and 37 full-time teachers, which means that there is about one teacher for every 13 students. The school does better than the state average in academics. Approximately 55–59% of students excel in both math and reading/language arts, placing the school in the top 30% of schools statewide. In math, it is in the top 20% of schools in New Hampshire. Other information shows that about 62% of people are good at math and 57% are good at reading. The student body is not very diverse. About 82% are White, 5% are Hispanic, 3–4% are Asian, 1–2% are African American, and the rest are multiracial or belong to other groups. About 10% of students can get free or reduced-price lunch, which shows that the school has a mix of students from different economic backgrounds. There isn't any specific information about how much Reeds Ferry School spends on each student, but public schools in New Hampshire spend about $22,000 per student on average. The school is in a neighborhood where most people have higher-than-average incomes and home values. In short, Reeds Ferry School is a stable public elementary school with good academics, manageable class sizes, and a student body that is diverse. It is a wonderful place to learn.

As of August 2025, the Merrimack School District agreed to hire a new school counselor at Reeds Ferry School. Sarah Paone is the new counselor who will start working with students in the 2025–2026 school year. She will help meet their social and emotional needs.

Q1. What extracurricular activities does Reeds Ferry School have?

Ans. Reeds Ferry School has many extracurricular activities, such as an art club, music programs, after-school sports, and seasonal clubs that focus on reading and STEM.

Q2. Does Reeds Ferry School have programs for kids with special needs?

Ans. Yes, the school has special education programs and staff to help students with different learning needs, such as individualized education plans (IEPs).

Q3. What kinds of tech do students at Reeds Ferry School have access to?

Students can use computers, tablets, and smartboards in the classroom. The school also uses technology in lessons to help students learn and become more computer literate.

Q4. Are there programs for students who are brilliant?

Ans. Reeds Ferry School has programs and classes that help academically gifted students grow intellectually and give them more challenging work.

Q5. How does the school talk to parents?

Ans. The school keeps in touch with parents through newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, an online portal for grades and assignments, and email or phone updates for important news.