Fred C. Underhill School serves 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fred C. Underhill School's student population of 428 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fred C. Underhill School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
1%
2%
White
86%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fred C. Underhill School?
428 students attend Fred C. Underhill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Fred C. Underhill School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred C. Underhill School?
Fred C. Underhill School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fred C. Underhill School offer ?
Fred C. Underhill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Fred C. Underhill School part of?
Fred C. Underhill School is part of Hooksett School District.
In what neighborhood is Fred C. Underhill School located?
Fred C. Underhill School is located in the South Hooksett neighborhood of Hooksett, NH.
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