Enrollment
377
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weare, NH
Center Woods School
Federal NCES profile for Center Woods School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330693000025
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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
Center Woods School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Weare · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Woods School has class sizes larger than 94% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Woods School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Weare, NH.
School address
District: Weare School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330693000025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+39% 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
What stands out at Center Woods School
Center Woods School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Weare, New Hampshire, enrolling 377 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 94% of New Hampshire schools and 39% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 377 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 164 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #145, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Weare School District spends $17,161 per pupil, 39% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Weare School District, also runs Weare Middle School (454 students).
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 Center Woods School compares
Center Woods 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 34% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 94% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$17,161
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Center Woods School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weare School District, which includes Center Woods School.
$17,161
Per student
-39%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Center Woods School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weare Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Woods School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~377 students)
Next steps
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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 public school in Weare, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Woods School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Woods School is 15.7:1, which is 39% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Weare, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Woods School?
Center Woods School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Center Woods School rank among public schools in Weare?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Woods School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Weare, 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 Weare on the city page.
Is Center Woods School a good school?
Center Woods School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 Weare School District?
Besides Center Woods School, Weare School District also operates Weare Middle School (454 students). See the Weare School District district page for the complete list.
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