Enrollment
362
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Concord, NH
Beaver Meadow School
Federal NCES profile for Beaver Meadow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330246000496
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaver Meadow School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaver Meadow School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Meadow School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Concord, NH.
School address
District: Concord School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330246000496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.0%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beaver Meadow School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beaver Meadow School
Beaver Meadow School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Concord, New Hampshire, enrolling 362 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Hampshire median, within a few percentage points of the 11.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 362 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 108 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #91, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Concord School District spends $21,765 per pupil, 23% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Concord's public schools, it stands alongside Mill Brook School (321 students): Beaver Meadow School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.3:1 vs 10:1).
Concord School District also operates Concord High School (1,394 students) and Rundlett Middle School (767 students) alongside Beaver Meadow 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 Beaver Meadow School compares
Beaver Meadow 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▲ 44% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 59% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$21,765
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 75.7%
African American 8.3%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Beaver Meadow School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Concord School District, which includes Beaver Meadow School.
$21,765
Per student
-23%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 25.1%
Federal 11.9%
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 Beaver Meadow 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 |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abbot-Downing School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaver Meadow School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Concord
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~362 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Beaver Meadow School
How many students attend Beaver Meadow School?
Beaver Meadow School has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Concord, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver Meadow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver Meadow School is 11.3:1, which is 0% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beaver Meadow School?
31.0% of students at Beaver Meadow School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaver Meadow School?
The largest demographic group at Beaver Meadow School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Concord, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaver Meadow School?
Beaver Meadow School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Beaver Meadow School rank among public schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Meadow School ranks #6 of 7 public 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 public schools in Concord on the city page.
Is Beaver Meadow School a good school?
Beaver Meadow School earns 32/100 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 Concord School District?
Besides Beaver Meadow School, Concord School District also operates Concord High School (1,394 students), Rundlett Middle School (767 students), and Christa Mcauliffe School (357 students). See the Concord School District district page for the complete list.
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