Henniker School District

Henniker, New Hampshire — 1 schools

401
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$21,288
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Henniker School District operates 1 public schools serving 401 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Hampshire. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 402 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Merrimack County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,288 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 64.0% local, 28.9% state, and 7.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $107,229 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 40/100, ranked #86 of 114 in New Hampshire against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 268:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.0% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American across the district's schools.

Henniker Community School accounts for 100.0% of all Henniker School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Henniker School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Henniker School District student-counselor ratio is 268:1 — 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 Henniker School District is typically wider than the Henniker School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Henniker School District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.6% — 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 Henniker School District is typically wider than the Henniker 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?

7.1%
Federal
28.9%
State
64.0%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
86 / 114
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Merrimack County county, where this district is located.

$1,361
Studio/mo
$1,504
1 BR/mo
$1,974
2 BR/mo
$2,604
3 BR/mo
$2,614
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$107,229
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Henniker School District.

White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.2%
Multiracial 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

268:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Henniker School District

School Enrollment
Henniker Community School
402

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Henniker School District?

Henniker School District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 401 students.

How much does Henniker School District spend per student?

Henniker School District spends $21,288 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #86 in New Hampshire.

What is the average teacher salary in Henniker School District?

The average teacher salary in Henniker School District is $107,229 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Henniker School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Merrimack County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Henniker School District?

Henniker School District students are 94.0% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Henniker School District?

Henniker School District has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #86 out of 114 districts in New Hampshire. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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