Enrollment
398
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barrington, NH
Barrington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Barrington Middle 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 330165000014
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barrington Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Barrington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Barrington Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barrington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Barrington, NH.
School address
District: Barrington School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330165000014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.2%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barrington Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barrington Middle School
Barrington Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Barrington, New Hampshire, enrolling 398 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 9.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 398 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 199 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Barrington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Barrington Elementary School (405 students): Barrington Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 12.3:1).
Barrington School District also operates Barrington Elementary School (405 students) and Early Childhood Learning Center (137 students) alongside Barrington Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barrington Middle School compares
Barrington Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 57% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$26,240
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Barrington Middle School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrington School District, which includes Barrington Middle School.
$26,240
Per student
-7%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.4%
State 26.7%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Barrington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barrington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Barrington
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~398 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Barrington Middle School
How many students attend Barrington Middle School?
Barrington Middle School has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barrington, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrington Middle School is 11.7:1, 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 Barrington Middle School?
9.2% of students at Barrington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barrington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Barrington Middle School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Barrington, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrington Middle School?
Barrington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barrington Middle School rank among public schools in Barrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Barrington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Barrington, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Barrington on the city page.
Is Barrington Middle School a good school?
Barrington Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Barrington School District?
Besides Barrington Middle School, Barrington School District also operates Barrington Elementary School (405 students) and Early Childhood Learning Center (137 students). See the Barrington School District district page for the complete list.
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