- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Christa Mcauliffe School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 330246000060 · Concord, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 12.3:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Concord High School (1,394 students)
Christa Mcauliffe School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Christa Mcauliffe School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Concord High S
Concord High School
1,394 students
- Rundlett Middl
Rundlett Middle School
767 students
- Beaver Meadow 362
Beaver Meadow School
362 students
- This school 357
Christa Mcauliffe School
357 students
- Abbot-Downing 343
Abbot-Downing School
343 students
- Mill Brook Sch 321
Mill Brook School
321 students
What this shows Christa Mcauliffe School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christa Mcauliffe School compares
Christa Mcauliffe School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,406
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 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.
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
District finance for Concord School District reports $24,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~357 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.