What grades does Mary C. Dondero Elementary School serve?

Mary C. Dondero Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Portsmouth area.

Where is Mary C. Dondero Elementary School located?

Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is a urban school in Portsmouth, NH.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary C. Dondero Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is 11.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Portsmouth, NH?

Schools in Portsmouth include Mary C. Dondero Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Portsmouth area.

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Mary C. Dondero Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Portsmouth, NH 03801

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Mon

Columbus DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Wed

Veterans DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Dec

Thu

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Mon

Martin Luther King Jr. DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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Feb

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Presidents DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

337

Student:Teacher

11.6:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Portsmouth School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

13.3%

Phone

(603)436-2231

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

65-69%

Math Proficiency

55-59%

Chronic Absenteeism

3.7%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

289

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

32.2

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$25,139

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$16,212

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$25,154

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 5%State 24%Local 72%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$713,764

+1.6% 1yr+31.0% 5yr

Boston, MA metro area

Community Need Level

Low

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

8.1%

Below 150% poverty line

3.4%

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Uninsured residents

4.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

425

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

399

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

130 (33%)

Other Health Impairment

116 (29%)

Autism

47 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

26 (7%)

Speech/Language Impairment

24 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

8 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

328

Current enrollment

Stable(+3% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Columbus Day

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Portsmouth School District. Mary C. Dondero Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mary C. Dondero Elementary School

Mary C. Dondero Elementary School currently enrolls 337 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NH.