Enrollment
291
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Concord, NH
Broken Ground School
Federal NCES profile for Broken Ground School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330246000053
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broken Ground School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Broken Ground School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broken Ground School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Concord, NH.
School address
District: Concord School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330246000053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Broken Ground School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Broken Ground School
Broken Ground School is a mid-sized elementary school in Concord, New Hampshire, enrolling 291 students.
At 10.8:1, 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 35.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 291 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 90 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% 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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Christa Mcauliffe School (357 students): Broken Ground School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 12.3:1).
Concord School District also operates Concord High School (1,394 students) and Rundlett Middle School (767 students) alongside Broken Ground 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 Broken Ground School compares
Broken Ground 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▲ 65% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 51% 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
$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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 66.3%
African American 16.2%
Asian 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Broken Ground 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 Broken Ground 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 Broken Ground School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abbot-Downing School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broken Ground 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
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Concord
2 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 (~291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Broken Ground School
How many students attend Broken Ground School?
Broken Ground School has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Concord, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broken Ground School?
The student-teacher ratio at Broken Ground School is 10.8:1, which is 4% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 31% 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 Broken Ground School?
35.4% of students at Broken Ground School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broken Ground School?
The largest demographic group at Broken Ground School is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Concord, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broken Ground School?
Broken Ground School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Broken Ground School rank among elementary schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Broken Ground School ranks #2 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.
Is Broken Ground School a good school?
Broken Ground School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools. 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 Broken Ground 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.
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