Little Harbour School
Portsmouth, NH
Grades K to 5 · 325 students
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Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
Portsmouth, New Hampshire · Grades K to 5 · Portsmouth School District
Public school
About Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
Located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment was 328 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 9.4 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 13 other schools within 5 miles. Portsmouth School District runs 5 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a small metro area, in Rockingham County.
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School facts
| Address | 32 Van Buren Ave., Portsmouth, NH 03801 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (603) 436-2231 |
| School district | Portsmouth School District |
| Grades | K to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 328 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 35 |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, small, Rockingham County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 330582000373). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Rye Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Rye, NH · 0.9 miSt Patrick AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Portsmouth · 1 miPortsmouth High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 13Portsmouth · 1.5 miRye Junior High SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 8Rye, NH · 1.6 miLittle Harbour SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Portsmouth · 2.1 miPortsmouth Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Portsmouth · 2.5 miNew Franklin SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Portsmouth · 2.7 miLearning Skills AcademyPrivate · Grades 5 to 12Rye, NH · 2.9 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Mary C. Dondero Elementary School serve?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.
How many students attend Mary C. Dondero Elementary School?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School reported 328 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary C. Dondero Elementary School?
About 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 328 students and 35 teachers in federal data.
Is Mary C. Dondero Elementary School a public or charter school?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Mary C. Dondero Elementary School in?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is part of Portsmouth School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nh/portsmouth-school-district/
Where is Mary C. Dondero Elementary School located?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is at 32 Van Buren Ave., Portsmouth, NH 03801. The phone number is (603) 436-2231.
How many other schools are near Mary C. Dondero Elementary School?
There are 13 other schools within 5 miles of Mary C. Dondero Elementary School in our directory.
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