- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Amherst, NH
Amherst Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Amherst Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330147000007
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amherst Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 5.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Amherst Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Amherst, NH.
School address
District: Amherst School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330147000007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Amherst Middle School held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 330147000007 · Amherst, NH Elementary · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 10.4:1 · 5.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Clark-Wilkins School (676 students)
Amherst Middle School held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
How Amherst Middle School compares
Amherst Middle 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.5% | ▼ 74% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$22,365
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Amherst Middle School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Amherst School District reports $22,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amherst Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark-Wilkins School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amherst Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~635 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Amherst Middle School
How many students attend Amherst Middle School?
Amherst Middle School has 635 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Amherst, NH. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amherst Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 8% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amherst Middle School?
5.5% of students at Amherst Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amherst Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Amherst Middle School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Amherst, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amherst Middle School?
Amherst Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Amherst Middle School rank among public schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Amherst, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Amherst School District?
Besides Amherst Middle School, Amherst School District also operates Clark-Wilkins School (676 students). See the Amherst School District district page for the complete list.