James Mastricola Elementary School in Merrimack, New Hampshire on DonorsChoose

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About this school

James Mastricola Elementary School is a suburban public school in Merrimack, New Hampshire that is part of Merrimack School District SAU 26. It serves 375 students in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.5:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 4

375 Students

30 Teachers

7 School St

Merrimack, NH 03054 View local requests

http://www.merrimack.k12.nh.us/mastricolaelementary.cfm

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James Mastricola Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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James Mastricola Elementary School Demographics

11%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

James Mastricola Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 9, 2026

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