- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Concord, NH
Abbot-Downing School
Federal NCES profile for Abbot-Downing School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330246000054
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abbot-Downing School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Abbot-Downing School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abbot-Downing School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Concord, NH.
School address
District: Concord School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330246000054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Abbot-Downing School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 330246000054 · Concord, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 11.8:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Concord High School (1,394 students)
Abbot-Downing School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Abbot-Downing School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Concord High S
Concord High School
1,394 students
- Rundlett Middl
Rundlett Middle School
767 students
- Beaver Meadow 362
Beaver Meadow School
362 students
- Christa Mcauli 357
Christa Mcauliffe School
357 students
- This school 343
Abbot-Downing School
343 students
- Mill Brook Sch 321
Mill Brook School
321 students
What this shows Abbot-Downing School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abbot-Downing School compares
Abbot-Downing School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▲ 10% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,406
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Abbot-Downing School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Concord School District reports $24,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abbot-Downing School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rundlett Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaver Meadow School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Brook School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abbot-Downing School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Concord
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abbot-Downing School
How many students attend Abbot-Downing School?
Abbot-Downing School has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Concord, NH. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abbot-Downing School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abbot-Downing School is 11.8:1, which is 4% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abbot-Downing School?
23.7% of students at Abbot-Downing School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abbot-Downing School?
The largest demographic group at Abbot-Downing School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Concord, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abbot-Downing School?
Abbot-Downing School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abbot-Downing School rank among elementary schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Abbot-Downing School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Concord, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Concord on the city page.
What other schools are in Concord School District?
Besides Abbot-Downing School, Concord School District also operates Concord High School (1,394 students), Rundlett Middle School (767 students), and Beaver Meadow School (362 students). See the Concord School District district page for the complete list.