Hopkinton School District

Contoocook, New Hampshire — 4 schools

940
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$26,357
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hopkinton School District operates 4 public schools serving 940 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Hampshire. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 937 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 $26,357 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 73.9% local, 20.3% state, and 5.8% 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 $125,292 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 41/100, ranked #80 of 114 in New Hampshire against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 192:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 14.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.0% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American across the district's schools.

Hopkinton High School accounts for 30.3% of all Hopkinton School District student enrollment

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

Hopkinton School District student-counselor ratio is 192:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Hopkinton School District chronic absenteeism rate is 14.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.8%
Federal
20.3%
State
73.9%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
80 / 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

$125,292
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 4 schools in Hopkinton School District.

White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 1.1%
Multiracial 4.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
192:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Hopkinton School District

School Enrollment
Hopkinton High School
284
Harold Martin School
269
Maple Street Elementary School
219
Hopkinton Middle School
165

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hopkinton School District?

Hopkinton School District has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 940 students.

How much does Hopkinton School District spend per student?

Hopkinton School District spends $26,357 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #80 in New Hampshire.

What is the average teacher salary in Hopkinton School District?

The average teacher salary in Hopkinton School District is $125,292 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Hopkinton 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 Hopkinton School District?

Hopkinton School District students are 89.0% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hopkinton School District?

Hopkinton School District has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #80 out of 114 districts in New Hampshire. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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