Enrollment
377
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 330693000025
Center Woods School — Weare, NH
Federal NCES profile for Center Woods School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
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: Weare 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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 11.5:1 New Hampshire avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.2%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Woods School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Center Woods School reports 377 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% above the New Hampshire state mean of 11.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 14.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% below the New Hampshire average and 73% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 189 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 46.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Weare School District spends $17,503 per pupil district-wide, below the New Hampshire average of $33,165 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.8% from local sources (property taxes), 39.2% from the state, and 8.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Center Woods 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 34% | 21.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 71% | — | — |
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
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 34% below 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
— 35% above state mean
Top 95% in New Hampshire — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$17,503
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Hampshire avg of $33,165
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 189 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
Enrollment 377 Top 71% in New Hampshire — larger than 29% of 500 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 +35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 14.2% -34% vs state
NCES ID 330693000025
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 189:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 46.7%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weare School District, which includes Center Woods School.
$17,503
Per student
-47%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $33,165
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 39.2%
Federal 8.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Center Woods School
How many students attend Center Woods School?
Center Woods School has 377 students enrolled. It is a other school in Weare, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Woods School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Woods School is 15.5:1, which is 35% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Woods School?
14.2% of students at Center Woods School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Woods School?
The largest demographic group at Center Woods School is White at 93.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Weare, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Woods School?
Center Woods School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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.