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Thorntons Ferry School

134 Camp Sargent Rd., Merrimack, NH, 03054

Ranked 41 of 120 in New Hampshire

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Thorntons Ferry School

134 Camp Sargent Rd., Merrimack, NH, 03054

About Thorntons Ferry School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 47% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
535
Total Students
$63602
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 86.54%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic 3.55%
Black 0.93%
Two+ Races 6.92%
Native Am. 0.56%
White
86.54%
Asian
1.5%
Hispanic
3.55%
Black
0.93%
Two+ Races
6.92%
Native Am.
0.56%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 535
48.41%
259 Female
51.59%
276 Male

Student Population

535 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

535 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Thorntons Ferry School Contact Information

Address

134 Camp Sargent Rd., Merrimack, NH, 03054

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Phone

(603) 889-1577

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TOP 41 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Thorntons Ferry School

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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
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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

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 a.m. to 4:05 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The "Flex Farm" program at Thorntons Ferry School just got a $2,000 grant to grow. It uses hydroponics inside. The students take care of the garden, which grows fresh lettuce for lunches at school. They also learn about STEAM, healthy eating, and how to be environmentally friendly. The program shows that the school values hands-on, creative learning and wants to help students develop healthy habits along with their regular schoolwork.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of clubs and activities are there at Thorntons Ferry School?

Ans. Thorntons Ferry School has a lot of extracurricular activities, such as music, art, and physical education. There are also seasonal clubs like chess and science club. These activities give students a chance to learn about things outside of school.


Q2. Does Thorntons Ferry School offer services for special needs students?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs and support services for students with special needs. These include individualized education plans (IEPs) and the ability to work with resource teachers and specialists.


Q3. How does the school use technology in the classroom?

Ans. In the classroom, Thorntons Ferry School uses computers, tablets, and interactive learning platforms to keep students interested and teach them how to use technology.


Q4. Are there programs for people who are learning English?

Ans. Yes, Thorntons Ferry School helps students who are learning English by offering specialized lessons and resources for language development.


Q5: What are the hours and days of the school year?

Ans. From Monday to Friday, the school usually follows a regular school day schedule for elementary students. The academic calendar includes holidays, breaks, and professional development days for staff.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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