- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charlestown, NH
Charlestown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Charlestown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330299000114
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlestown Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Charlestown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlestown Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlestown Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Charlestown, NH.
School address
District: Fall Mountain Regional School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330299000114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Charlestown Middle School grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (+40.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 330299000114 · Charlestown, NH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 15.3:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Fall Mountain Regional High School (479 students)
Charlestown Middle School grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (+40.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Charlestown Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fall Mountain
Fall Mountain Regional High School
479 students
- Charlestown Pr
Charlestown Primary School
234 students
- This school 168
Charlestown Middle School
168 students
- Walpole Elemen 123
Walpole Elementary School
123 students
- Vilas Elementa 108
Vilas Elementary School
108 students
- North Walpole 82
North Walpole School
82 students
What this shows Charlestown Middle School reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlestown Middle School compares
Charlestown Middle 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▲ 26% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 93% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$23,881
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Charlestown Middle School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Fall Mountain Regional School District reports $23,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charlestown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Mountain Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walpole Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vilas Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Walpole School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlestown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charlestown Middle School
How many students attend Charlestown Middle School?
Charlestown Middle School has 168 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charlestown, NH. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlestown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlestown Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 35% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charlestown Middle School?
27.0% of students at Charlestown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlestown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Charlestown Middle School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Charlestown, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlestown Middle School?
Charlestown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Charlestown Middle School rank among public schools in Charlestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlestown Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Charlestown, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fall Mountain Regional School District?
Besides Charlestown Middle School, Fall Mountain Regional School District also operates Fall Mountain Regional High School (479 students), Charlestown Primary School (234 students), and Walpole Elementary School (123 students). See the Fall Mountain Regional School District district page for the complete list.