Enrollment
236
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canaan, NH
Canaan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Canaan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330468000273
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canaan Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Canaan · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Canaan Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canaan Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Canaan, NH.
School address
District: Mascoma Valley Regional School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330468000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canaan Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canaan Elementary School
Canaan Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Canaan, New Hampshire, enrolling 236 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 236 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 107 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mascoma Valley Regional School District also operates Mascoma Valley Regional High School (303 students) and Indian River School (292 students) alongside Canaan 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 Canaan Elementary School compares
Canaan 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 | 11.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▲ 30% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$25,246
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 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 88.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Canaan Elementary School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mascoma Valley Regional School District, which includes Canaan Elementary School.
$25,246
Per student
-11%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 25.7%
Federal 6.9%
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 Canaan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mascoma Valley Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian River School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enfield Village School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canaan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Canaan Elementary School
How many students attend Canaan Elementary School?
Canaan Elementary School has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canaan, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canaan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canaan Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 4% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canaan Elementary School?
28.0% of students at Canaan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canaan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Canaan Elementary School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Canaan, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canaan Elementary School?
Canaan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Canaan Elementary School rank among public schools in Canaan?
By Resource Investment Index, Canaan Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Canaan, 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 Canaan on the city page.
Is Canaan Elementary School a good school?
Canaan Elementary School earns 38/100 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 Mascoma Valley Regional School District?
Besides Canaan Elementary School, Mascoma Valley Regional School District also operates Mascoma Valley Regional High School (303 students), Indian River School (292 students), and Enfield Village School (195 students). See the Mascoma Valley Regional School District district page for the complete list.
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