Brookline School District

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Hollis, New Hampshire - 2 schools

An equity score of 28/100 ranks Brookline School District #98 of 114 districts in New Hampshire (state average 51). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $17,290 per pupil, Brookline School District ranks #157 of 161 New Hampshire districts by per-pupil spending (New Hampshire districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

582
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$17,290
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Brookline School District operates 2 public schools serving 582 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Hampshire. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary 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 Hillsborough County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,290 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 62.9% local, 29.8% state, and 7.3% 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 28/100, ranked #98 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 275.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.8% White, 4.2% Asian, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Richard Maghakian Memorial School, enrolling 309 students (56% of the district's total enrollment).

Richard Maghakian Memorial School accounts for 53.1% of all Brookline School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Brookline School District a distant remainder — means Brookline 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

Brookline School District student-counselor ratio is 276:1 — 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 Brookline School District is typically wider than the Brookline School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Brookline School District chronic absenteeism rate is 25.6% — 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 Brookline School District is typically wider than the Brookline 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?

7.3%
Federal
29.8%
State
62.9%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
98 / 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 2 schools in Brookline School District.

White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 4.2%
Multiracial 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

275.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Brookline School District

School Enrollment
Richard Maghakian Memorial School
309
Captain Samuel Douglass Academy
242

How Brookline School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
John Stark Regional School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Virtual Learning Academy Charter School Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Academy for Science and Design Charter School Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Deerfield School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Brookline 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 Brookline School District?

Brookline School District has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 582 students.

How much does Brookline School District spend per student?

Brookline School District spends $17,290 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #98 in New Hampshire.

What is the demographic composition of Brookline School District?

Brookline School District students are 91.8% White, 4.2% Asian, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Brookline School District?

Brookline School District has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #98 out of 114 districts in New Hampshire.