Brentwood School District

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Exeter, New Hampshire - 1 schools

An equity score of 24/100 ranks Brentwood School District #106 of 114 districts in New Hampshire (state average 51). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $19,083 per pupil, Brentwood School District ranks #145 of 161 New Hampshire districts by per-pupil spending (New Hampshire districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

293
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$19,083
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Brentwood School District operates 1 public schools serving 293 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Hampshire. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Rockingham County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,083 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 17 of 161 New Hampshire districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Hampshire compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 74.1% local, 21.5% state, and 4.4% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 24/100, ranked #106 of 114 in New Hampshire against a state average of 51, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 282:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.5% White, 3.9% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Swasey Central School, enrolling 282 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Swasey Central School accounts for 96.2% of all Brentwood School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Brentwood School District a distant remainder — means Brentwood School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Brentwood School District student-counselor ratio is 282:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Brentwood School District is typically wider than the Brentwood School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Brentwood School District chronic absenteeism rate is 18.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Brentwood School District is typically wider than the Brentwood School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.4%
Federal
21.5%
State
74.1%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
106 / 114
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Brentwood School District.

White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 3.9%
Multiracial 1.4%
Other 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

282:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Brentwood School District

School Enrollment
Swasey Central School
282

How Brentwood School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Hampshire districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Seacoast Charter School Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Candia School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
North Hampton School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Campton School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Brentwood School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Brentwood School District?

Brentwood School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 293 students.

How much does Brentwood School District spend per student?

Brentwood School District spends $19,083 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #106 in New Hampshire.

What is the demographic composition of Brentwood School District?

Brentwood School District students are 91.5% White, 3.9% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Brentwood School District?

Brentwood School District has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #106 out of 114 districts in New Hampshire.