- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rochester, NH
Bud Carlson Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bud Carlson Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330594000694
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bud Carlson Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Hampshire schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bud Carlson Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bud Carlson Academy ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Rochester, NH.
School address
District: Rochester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330594000694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Bud Carlson Academy held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 330594000694 · Rochester, NH High · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 13.7:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Spaulding High School (1,298 students)
Bud Carlson Academy held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Bud Carlson Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spaulding High
Spaulding High School
1,298 students
- Rochester Midd
Rochester Middle School
803 students
- Chamberlain St 316
Chamberlain Street School
316 students
- Mcclelland Sch 310
Mcclelland School
310 students
- East Rochester 300
East Rochester School
300 students
- This school 96
Bud Carlson Academy
96 students
What this shows Bud Carlson Academy reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bud Carlson Academy compares
Bud Carlson Academy 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 96% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.4%
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
$18,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Bud Carlson Academy is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Rochester School District reports $18,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bud Carlson Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rochester Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chamberlain Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcclelland School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rochester School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bud Carlson Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Rochester
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~96 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bud Carlson Academy
How many students attend Bud Carlson Academy?
Bud Carlson Academy has 96 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rochester, NH. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bud Carlson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bud Carlson Academy is 13.7:1, which is 21% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bud Carlson Academy?
42.1% of students at Bud Carlson Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bud Carlson Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bud Carlson Academy is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Rochester, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bud Carlson Academy?
Bud Carlson Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Bud Carlson Academy rank among public schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Bud Carlson Academy ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester School District?
Besides Bud Carlson Academy, Rochester School District also operates Spaulding High School (1,298 students), Rochester Middle School (803 students), and Chamberlain Street School (316 students). See the Rochester School District district page for the complete list.