- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, NH
Chamberlain Street School
Federal NCES profile for Chamberlain Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330594000388
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chamberlain Street School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Chamberlain Street School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chamberlain Street School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Rochester, NH.
School address
District: Rochester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330594000388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Chamberlain Street School grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+16.4%).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 330594000388 · Rochester, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 11.7:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Spaulding High School (1,298 students)
Chamberlain Street School grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+16.4%). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Chamberlain Street School 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
- This school 316
Chamberlain Street School
316 students
- Mcclelland Sch 310
Mcclelland School
310 students
- East Rochester 300
East Rochester School
300 students
- William Allen 280
William Allen School
280 students
What this shows Chamberlain Street School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chamberlain Street School compares
Chamberlain Street School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 11.7:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▲ 83% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.7%
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
$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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Chamberlain Street School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Rochester School District reports $18,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chamberlain Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rochester Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcclelland School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rochester School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Allen School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chamberlain Street School'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
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Rochester
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mcclelland School
Standard public school
310 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
William Allen School
Standard public school
280 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Maple Street Magnet School
Standard public school
114 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
School Street School
Standard public school
50 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chamberlain Street School
How many students attend Chamberlain Street School?
Chamberlain Street School has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, NH. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chamberlain Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chamberlain Street School is 11.7:1, 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 Chamberlain Street School?
39.3% of students at Chamberlain Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chamberlain Street School?
The largest demographic group at Chamberlain Street School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Rochester, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chamberlain Street School?
Chamberlain Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Chamberlain Street School rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Chamberlain Street School ranks #3 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester School District?
Besides Chamberlain Street School, Rochester School District also operates Spaulding High School (1,298 students), Rochester Middle School (803 students), and Mcclelland School (310 students). See the Rochester School District district page for the complete list.