Winnisquam Regional School District

Tilton, New Hampshire — 5 schools

1,302
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$19,641
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Winnisquam Regional School District operates 5 public schools serving 1,302 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Hampshire. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,176 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Belknap County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,641 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 47.9% local, 39.6% state, and 12.5% 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 $92,186 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 #84 of 114 in New Hampshire against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 181.9:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 47.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.8% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Winnisquam Regional Middle School accounts for 30.7% of all Winnisquam Regional School District student enrollment

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

Winnisquam Regional School District school enrollment varies 12× across entities

Winnisquam Regional School District school enrollment ranges from 30 students (lowest) to 361 students (highest), a spread of 331 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Winnisquam Regional School District student-counselor ratio is 182:1 — 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

Winnisquam Regional School District chronic absenteeism rate is 47.3% — 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?

12.5%
Federal
39.6%
State
47.9%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
84 / 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 Belknap County county, where this district is located.

$1,241
Studio/mo
$1,425
1 BR/mo
$1,800
2 BR/mo
$2,219
3 BR/mo
$2,676
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$92,186
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 5 schools in Winnisquam Regional School District.

White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 7.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

181.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
47.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Winnisquam Regional School District

School Enrollment
Winnisquam Regional Middle School
361
Winnisquam Regional High School
357
Southwick School
251
Sanbornton Central School
177
Winnisquam Early Learning Center
30

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Winnisquam Regional School District?

Winnisquam Regional School District has 5 schools, including 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,302 students.

How much does Winnisquam Regional School District spend per student?

Winnisquam Regional School District spends $19,641 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #84 in New Hampshire.

What is the average teacher salary in Winnisquam Regional School District?

The average teacher salary in Winnisquam Regional School District is $92,186 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Winnisquam Regional School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Winnisquam Regional School District?

Winnisquam Regional School District students are 86.8% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, 0.7% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Winnisquam Regional School District?

Winnisquam Regional School District has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #84 out of 114 districts in New Hampshire. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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