Enrollment
412
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berlin, NH
Berlin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Berlin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330186000163
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berlin Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Berlin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Berlin Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Berlin, NH.
School address
District: Berlin School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330186000163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+153% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berlin Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berlin Elementary School
Berlin Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Berlin, New Hampshire, enrolling 412 students.
At 10.6:1, 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 is high: 54.5% of students qualify for free meals, 153% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 412 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.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Berlin School District spends $21,015 per pupil, 26% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Berlin School District also operates Berlin Senior High School (303 students) and Berlin Middle School (254 students) alongside Berlin Elementary 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 Berlin Elementary School compares
Berlin Elementary 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 153% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 153% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$21,015
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 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Berlin Elementary School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berlin School District, which includes Berlin Elementary School.
$21,015
Per student
-26%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 49.8%
Federal 20.4%
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 Berlin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Senior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berlin Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berlin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~412 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Berlin Elementary School
How many students attend Berlin Elementary School?
Berlin Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berlin, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berlin Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 6% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 32% 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 Berlin Elementary School?
54.5% of students at Berlin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berlin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Berlin Elementary School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Berlin, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berlin Elementary School?
Berlin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Berlin Elementary School rank among public schools in Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Berlin, 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 Berlin on the city page.
Is Berlin Elementary School a good school?
Berlin Elementary School earns 37/100 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 Berlin School District?
Besides Berlin Elementary School, Berlin School District also operates Berlin Senior High School (303 students) and Berlin Middle School (254 students). See the Berlin School District district page for the complete list.
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