Enrollment
316
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.3%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chamberlain Street School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chamberlain Street School
Chamberlain Street School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rochester, New Hampshire, enrolling 316 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 39.3% of students qualify for free meals, 83% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 316 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 80 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #52.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rochester School District spends $17,400 per pupil, 39% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Rochester's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mcclelland School (310 students): Chamberlain Street School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 12.9:1).
Rochester School District also operates Spaulding High School (1,298 students) and Rochester Middle School (803 students) alongside Chamberlain Street 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 Chamberlain Street School compares
Chamberlain Street 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 | 11.7:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester School District, which includes Chamberlain Street School.
$17,400
Per student
-39%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 39.7%
Federal 9.8%
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 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
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chamberlain Street School a good school?
Chamberlain Street School earns 35/100 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 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.
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