Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: (603) 436-2231
District: Portsmouth School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-5
Portsmouth's Mary C. Dondero Elementary School serves grades K-5 in the Portsmouth School District. It is among the few public elementary schools in New Hampshire to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is a public school in the Portsmouth School District located in Portsmouth, NH. The students are 76.7% White, non-Hispanic; 11% Asian/Pacific Islander; 5.7% Multiracial; 5.7% Hispanic; and 1% Black, non-Hispanic. 26.7% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 76.7% | 80.7% | 88.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11% | 5.5% | 2.9% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 5% | 4.1% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 1% | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 26.7% | — | 26.8% |
| English learners | — | 2% | 2% |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Kittery Maine) | 3.4 mi. |
| Pease Air Base | 3.5 mi. |
| Londonderry Armed Forces Reserve Center | 34.1 mi. |
| New Hampshire National Guard Concord | 39.3 mi. |
| New Boston Air Force Station | 43.5 mi. |
| Hanscom AFB | 47.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Boston | 48.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Portland Maine | 49.4 mi. |
