Enrollment
265
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 330210000032
Campton Elementary School — Campton, NH
Federal NCES profile for Campton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 17
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Campton School District · New Hampshire
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.5:1 New Hampshire avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Campton Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Campton Elementary School reports 265 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the New Hampshire state mean of 11.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% above the New Hampshire average and 46% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 265 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Campton School District spends $23,041 per pupil district-wide, below the New Hampshire average of $33,165 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 67.3% from local sources (property taxes), 24.4% from the state, and 8.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Campton Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Hampshire state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▲ 31% | 21.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 47% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 31% 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
10:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 29% in New Hampshire — lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,041
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Hampshire avg of $33,165
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 265 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 265 Top 47% in New Hampshire — larger than 53% of 500 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.2% +31% vs state
NCES ID 330210000032
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 265:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.2%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Campton School District, which includes Campton Elementary School.
$23,041
Per student
-31%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $33,165
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 67.3%
State 24.4%
Federal 8.3%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Campton Elementary School
How many students attend Campton Elementary School?
Campton Elementary School has 265 students enrolled. It is a other school in Campton, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Campton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Campton Elementary School is 10:1, which is 13% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.5:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Campton Elementary School?
28.2% of students at Campton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Campton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Campton Elementary School is White at 91.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Campton, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Campton Elementary School?
Campton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.