- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlestown, NH
Charlestown Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Charlestown Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330299000115
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlestown Primary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Charlestown · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlestown Primary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlestown Primary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Charlestown, NH.
School address
District: Fall Mountain Regional School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330299000115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Charlestown Primary School shrank from 218 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 330299000115 · Charlestown, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 10.6:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fall Mountain Regional High School (479 students)
Charlestown Primary School shrank from 218 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Charlestown Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fall Mountain
Fall Mountain Regional High School
479 students
- This school
Charlestown Primary School
234 students
- Charlestown Mi 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 Primary School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlestown Primary School compares
Charlestown Primary School is a shrinking 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▲ 53% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Charlestown Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Mountain Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walpole Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vilas Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Walpole School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlestown Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 other 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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charlestown Primary School
How many students attend Charlestown Primary School?
Charlestown Primary School has 234 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlestown, NH. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlestown Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlestown Primary School is 10.6:1, which is 6% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charlestown Primary School?
33.0% of students at Charlestown Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlestown Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Charlestown Primary School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Charlestown, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlestown Primary School?
Charlestown Primary 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 Charlestown Primary School rank among public schools in Charlestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlestown Primary School ranks #2 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 Primary School, Fall Mountain Regional School District also operates Fall Mountain Regional High School (479 students), Charlestown Middle School (168 students), and Walpole Elementary School (123 students). See the Fall Mountain Regional School District district page for the complete list.