Abbot-Downing School vs Strong Foundations Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbot-Downing School
Concord · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
Strong Foundations Charter School
Pembroke · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
337 students
| Measure | Abbot-Downing School Concord, New Hampshire | Strong Foundations Charter School Pembroke, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 254 | #226 of 254 |
| National rank | #4140 of 50,301 | #28511 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 343 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 22.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 27% |
| city | Concord | Pembroke |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abbot-Downing School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 45.2).
- •Abbot-Downing School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 27%).
- •Abbot-Downing School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 27%).
- •Strong Foundations Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 28%).
- •Strong Foundations Charter School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.2).
- •Abbot-Downing School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 337.
- •Abbot-Downing School is a public school while Strong Foundations Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abbot-Downing School better than Strong Foundations Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Abbot-Downing School ranks higher (81.5 vs 45.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abbot-Downing School and Strong Foundations Charter School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Concord and Pembroke in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abbot-Downing School: 343. Strong Foundations Charter School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abbot-Downing School and Strong Foundations Charter School rank in New Hampshire?
Abbot-Downing School is 58th of 254 and Strong Foundations Charter School is 226th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).