Enrollment
357
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Concord, NH
Christa Mcauliffe School
Federal NCES profile for Christa Mcauliffe School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330246000060
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christa Mcauliffe School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Christa Mcauliffe School has class sizes larger than 72% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Concord, NH.
School address
District: Concord School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330246000060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Christa Mcauliffe School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Christa Mcauliffe School
Christa Mcauliffe School is a mid-sized elementary school in Concord, New Hampshire, enrolling 357 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 357 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.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Concord School District spends $21,765 per pupil, 23% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Concord's elementary schools, it stands alongside Abbot-Downing School (343 students): Christa Mcauliffe School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.3:1 vs 11.8:1).
Concord School District also operates Concord High School (1,394 students) and Rundlett Middle School (767 students) alongside Christa Mcauliffe 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 Christa Mcauliffe School compares
Christa Mcauliffe 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▲ 61% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$21,765
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 75.6%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Christa Mcauliffe School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Concord School District, which includes Christa Mcauliffe School.
$21,765
Per student
-23%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 25.1%
Federal 11.9%
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 Christa Mcauliffe School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rundlett Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaver Meadow School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abbot-Downing School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christa Mcauliffe School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Concord
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~357 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Christa Mcauliffe School
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe School?
Christa Mcauliffe School has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Concord, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe School is 12.3:1, which is 9% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christa Mcauliffe School?
34.7% of students at Christa Mcauliffe School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christa Mcauliffe School?
The largest demographic group at Christa Mcauliffe School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Concord, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christa Mcauliffe School?
Christa Mcauliffe School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Christa Mcauliffe School rank among elementary schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Concord, 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 Concord on the city page.
Is Christa Mcauliffe School a good school?
Christa Mcauliffe School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Concord School District?
Besides Christa Mcauliffe School, Concord School District also operates Concord High School (1,394 students), Rundlett Middle School (767 students), and Beaver Meadow School (362 students). See the Concord School District district page for the complete list.
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