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Grinnell School

6 Grinnell Rd., Derry, NH, 03038

About Grinnell School

The Grinnell School in Derry, New Hampshire, is a public elementary school for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has about 324 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 10:1. This means that classes are smaller and students get more one-on-one attention. The student body is not very diverse. About 79% are White, 11% are Hispanic or Latino, 8% identify as two or more races, and small percentages are from other backgrounds. About 35% of students can get free or reduced-price lunch, which shows that there are people in the community who make different amounts of money. Grinnell School has some problems with academics. Recent data shows that only 25–29% of students are good at math and 30–34% of students are good at reading and ELA, which is lower than the state averages in New Hampshire. The school stresses getting families involved, teaching in a way that helps students, and making the classroom a good place to learn. Grinnell School has manageable class sizes, community involvement, and a commitment to student support, which all help students grow and improve their education.

Grinnell School Contact Information

Address

6 Grinnell Rd., Derry, NH, 03038

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Phone

(603) 432-1238

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
324
Total Students
$63602
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 112 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Grinnell School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 79.01%
Asian 1.54%
Hispanic 11.42%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 7.72%
Native Am. 0.31%
White
79.01%
Asian
1.54%
Hispanic
11.42%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
7.72%
Native Am.
0.31%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 324
56.79%
184 Female
43.21%
140 Male

Student Population

324 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

270 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Grinnell School received a $1,698 wellness grant from the American Heart Association in September 2025 to support its Kids Heart Challenge programs. The funding provided new fitness equipment, including “9 Square in the Air,” to promote physical activity and social interaction.

FAQ

Q1. Does Grinnell School have programs after school?

Ans. Yes, Grinnell School has after-school programs that help with schoolwork, arts and crafts, and fun activities.

Q2. Are there ways for parents to get involved at Grinnell School?

Ans. Parents can get involved by joining the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), volunteering, and going to school events.

Q3. Does Grinnell School help students with special needs?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs for special education, individualized help, and other services for students who learn differently.

Q4. Are there tech tools that students can use?

Ans. Students can use computers, tablets, and other digital learning tools in the classroom to help with their lessons and extra activities.

Q5. Are there any clubs or activities outside of school at Grinnell School?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs and programs that are related to music, art, leadership, and STEM.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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