Wakefield School District

Sanbornville, New Hampshire — 1 schools

456
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$30,822
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wakefield School District operates 1 public schools serving 456 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 410 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Carroll County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $30,822 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 56.2% local, 34.7% state, and 9.1% 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 $91,935 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 68/100, ranked #22 of 114 in New Hampshire against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 410:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 55.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.1% White, 1.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Paul Elementary School accounts for 100.0% of all Wakefield School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Wakefield 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

Wakefield School District student-counselor ratio is 410:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Wakefield School District chronic absenteeism rate is 55.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.1%
Federal
34.7%
State
56.2%
Local

Funding Equity

68
Equity Score
22 / 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 Carroll County county, where this district is located.

$1,190
Studio/mo
$1,343
1 BR/mo
$1,709
2 BR/mo
$2,353
3 BR/mo
$2,834
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$91,935
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 Wakefield School District.

White 95.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

410:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
55.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Wakefield School District

School Enrollment
Paul Elementary School
410

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wakefield School District?

Wakefield School District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 456 students.

How much does Wakefield School District spend per student?

Wakefield School District spends $30,822 per student. The district has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #22 in New Hampshire.

What is the average teacher salary in Wakefield School District?

The average teacher salary in Wakefield School District is $91,935 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Wakefield School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Wakefield School District?

Wakefield School District students are 95.1% White, 1.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Wakefield School District?

Wakefield School District has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #22 out of 114 districts in New Hampshire. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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