Enrollment
43
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Claremont, NH
Claremont Preschool Center
Federal NCES profile for Claremont Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330234000724
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claremont Preschool Center earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Hampshire schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Claremont · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Claremont Preschool Center has class sizes larger than 98% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claremont Preschool Center ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Claremont, NH.
School address
District: Claremont School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330234000724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+90% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Claremont Preschool Center compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Claremont Preschool Center
Claremont Preschool Center is a small combined-grade school in Claremont, New Hampshire, enrolling 43 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 98% of New Hampshire schools and 90% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 37.7% of students qualify for free meals, 75% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of New Hampshire schools, with 43 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 38/100).
The surrounding Claremont School District spends $20,789 per pupil, 27% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Claremont School District also operates Stevens High School (477 students) and Claremont Middle School (333 students) alongside Claremont Preschool Center.
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 Claremont Preschool Center compares
Claremont Preschool Center 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 90% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▲ 75% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 90% above state mean
Top 98% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$20,789
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 76.7%
Two or More 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Claremont Preschool Center is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Claremont School District, which includes Claremont Preschool Center.
$20,789
Per student
-27%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 41.0%
Federal 13.8%
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 Claremont Preschool Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Claremont Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Disnard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bluff School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claremont Preschool Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other 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 (~43 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Claremont Preschool Center
How many students attend Claremont Preschool Center?
Claremont Preschool Center has 43 students enrolled. It is a public school in Claremont, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claremont Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Claremont Preschool Center is 21.5:1, which is 90% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Claremont Preschool Center?
37.7% of students at Claremont Preschool Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claremont Preschool Center?
The largest demographic group at Claremont Preschool Center is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Claremont, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claremont Preschool Center?
Claremont Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Claremont Preschool Center rank among public schools in Claremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Claremont Preschool Center ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Claremont, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Claremont on the city page.
Is Claremont Preschool Center a good school?
Claremont Preschool Center earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Claremont School District?
Besides Claremont Preschool Center, Claremont School District also operates Stevens High School (477 students), Claremont Middle School (333 students), and Maple Avenue School (264 students). See the Claremont School District district page for the complete list.
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