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Merrimack
+27%
Per-Pupil Aid Growth
+5%
Total Funding Growth
$10.0M
FY2026 Aid
-34%
Enrollment Change
Aid Per Pupil
Enrollment (ADM)
Total Adequacy Grant History
State Grant vs SWEPT
Full Adequacy Aid Data
Download CSV| FY | ADM | F&R ADM | SPED ADM | ELL ADM | Base Cost/Pupil | Base Aid | F&R Aid | SPED Diff. Aid | ELL Aid | Home Ed Aid | Gr. 3 Reading | Total Cost | SWEPT | SWEPT Rate | Extraordinary Needs | Hold Harmless | Fiscal Capacity | Stabilization | Adequacy Grant | Total State Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,348.6 | 441.2 | 696.2 | 92.5 | $4,266 | $14,283,949 | $1,055,789 | $1,521,115 | $76,976 | $4,799 | - | $16,942,628 | $6,986,042 | 1.1200 | - | - | - | - | $9,956,586 | $16,942,628 |
| 2025 | 3,420.1 | 377.6 | 729.6 | 88.9 | $4,182 | $14,302,823 | $885,767 | $1,562,817 | $72,574 | - | - | $16,823,981 | $7,112,961 | 1.2200 | - | - | - | - | $9,711,020 | $16,823,981 |
| 2024 | 3,451.7 | 375.1 | 747.7 | 91.2 | $4,100 | $14,151,916 | $862,625 | $1,570,213 | $72,981 | - | - | $16,657,736 | $7,172,274 | 1.3800 | - | - | - | - | $9,485,462 | $16,657,736 |
| 2023 | 3,499.8 | 358.7 | 706.9 | 75.2 | $3,787 | $13,252,520 | $679,191 | $1,440,016 | $55,730 | - | $48,298 | $15,475,754 | $5,381,547 | 1.8800 | - | - | - | $531,304 | $10,625,511 | $16,007,058 |
| 2022 | 3,669.1 | 376.1 | 682.6 | 72.2 | $3,787 | $13,893,767 | $711,986 | $1,390,467 | $53,514 | - | $45,210 | $16,094,944 | $7,180,915 | 1.8800 | - | - | - | $531,304 | $9,445,333 | $16,626,248 |
| 2021 | 3,669.1 | 376.1 | 680.2 | 72.2 | $3,709 | $13,608,015 | $697,343 | $1,357,144 | $52,413 | - | $28,656 | $15,743,571 | $7,273,532 | 1.9250 | - | - | - | - | $9,001,343 | $16,274,875 |
| 2020 | 3,625.6 | 401.8 | 665.3 | 70.3 | $3,709 | $13,446,657 | $745,038 | $1,327,349 | $51,016 | - | $31,303 | $15,601,362 | $7,238,817 | 2.0400 | - | - | - | - | $8,893,849 | $16,132,666 |
| 2019 | 3,549.9 | 367.9 | 607.5 | 65.5 | $3,709 | $12,907,737 | $668,899 | $1,188,252 | $46,603 | - | $49,798 | $14,861,289 | $7,054,459 | 2.1400 | - | - | - | - | $8,274,377 | $15,328,836 |
| 2018 | 3,526.9 | 321.0 | 588.2 | 53.0 | $3,636 | $12,823,875 | $583,584 | $1,150,611 | $37,697 | - | $54,415 | $14,650,182 | $7,008,220 | 2.2600 | - | - | - | - | $8,130,762 | $15,138,982 |
| 2017 | 3,554.3 | 346.1 | 515.9 | 56.8 | $3,636 | $12,657,893 | $616,187 | $988,373 | $39,556 | - | $14,744 | $14,316,752 | $6,982,221 | 2.3100 | - | - | - | - | $7,844,583 | $14,826,804 |
| 2016 | 3,704.0 | 379.4 | 625.4 | 53.9 | $3,561 | $13,190,908 | $675,535 | $1,198,141 | $37,577 | - | $23,969 | $15,126,130 | $6,884,669 | 2.3900 | - | - | - | - | $8,772,765 | $15,657,434 |
| 2015 | 3,760.5 | 376.2 | 543.4 | 51.5 | $3,561 | $13,155,287 | $658,030 | $1,022,611 | $35,270 | - | $21,382 | $14,892,581 | $6,871,038 | 2.4800 | - | - | - | - | $8,552,847 | $15,423,885 |
| 2014 | 3,861.9 | 417.9 | 639.2 | 50.7 | $3,498 | $13,510,050 | $731,022 | $1,202,924 | $34,708 | - | $15,516 | $15,494,221 | $6,652,637 | 2.4350 | - | - | - | - | $9,441,457 | $16,094,094 |
| 2013 | 4,333.6 | 282.3 | 710.7 | 29.5 | $3,450 | $14,950,748 | $486,916 | $1,319,059 | $19,933 | - | $14,384 | $16,791,040 | $6,756,913 | 2.3900 | - | - | - | - | $10,445,382 | $17,202,295 |
| 2012 | 4,333.6 | 282.3 | 710.7 | 29.5 | $3,450 | $14,950,748 | $486,916 | $1,319,059 | $19,933 | - | $14,384 | $16,791,040 | $6,882,362 | 2.3250 | - | - | - | - | $10,445,382 | $17,327,744 |
| 2011 | - | - | - | - | $3,450 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $6,714,124 | 2.1900 | - | - | - | - | $10,445,382 | $17,159,506 |
| 2010 | - | - | - | - | $3,450 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $6,833,660 | 2.1350 | - | - | - | - | $10,325,846 | $17,159,506 |
| 2009 | 4,639.3 | - | - | - | $3,917 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $6,999,077 | 2.1400 | - | - | - | - | $9,373,309 | $16,372,386 |
| 2008 | 4,639.3 | - | - | - | $3,917 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $7,180,701 | 2.2400 | - | - | - | - | $9,373,309 | $16,554,010 |
| 2007 | 4,630.6 | - | - | - | $3,917 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $7,340,411 | 2.5150 | - | - | - | - | $7,159,009 | $14,499,420 |
| 2006 | 4,630.6 | - | - | - | $3,917 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $7,528,966 | 2.8400 | - | - | - | - | $7,159,009 | $14,687,975 |
| 2004 | 5,043.7 | - | 612.4 | - | $3,390 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $20,016,470 | $10,536,989 | 4.9200 | - | - | - | - | $9,479,481 | $20,016,470 |
Special Education Catastrophic Aid
State reimbursement for high-cost special education students whose costs exceed 3.5x the average per-pupil expenditure.
| FY | Students | District Liability | Cost 3.5-10x | Students Over 10x | Cost Over 10x | Total District Cost | Entitlement | Appropriation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $972,453 | - |
| 2025 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $566,947 | - |
| 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $570,912 | - |
| 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $563,219 | - |
| 2022 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $858,116 | - |
| 2021 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $923,016 | - |
| 2020 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $856,206 | - |
| 2016 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1,195,155 | - |
| 2015 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1,117,425 | - |
| 2009 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1,619,210 | - |
| 2008 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1,371,513 | - |
Building Aid
State aid for school construction and renovation projects.
| FY | Current Year Aid | Prior Year Shortfall | Total Entitlement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | - | - | $438,610 |
Career & Technical Education Aid
State payments for CTE tuition and transportation.
| FY | Tuition Payment | Transportation Payment | Total Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | - | $8,996 | $8,996 |
| 2017 | - | $10,528 | $10,528 |
| 2016 | - | $10,887 | $10,887 |
| 2015 | - | $8,698 | $8,698 |
| 2014 | - | $7,315 | $7,315 |
| 2013 | - | $9,215 | $9,215 |
| 2012 | - | $10,482 | $10,482 |
| 2010 | - | $7,184 | $7,184 |
| 2008 | - | $8,099 | $8,099 |
| 2007 | - | $6,593 | $6,593 |
Kindergarten Aid
| FY | ADM | Per-Pupil Rate | Total Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 237.0 | $1,100 | $260,700 |