Enrollment
676
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amherst, NH
Clark-Wilkins School
Federal NCES profile for Clark-Wilkins School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330147000006
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark-Wilkins School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark-Wilkins School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark-Wilkins School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Amherst, NH.
School address
District: Amherst School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330147000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.7%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clark-Wilkins School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clark-Wilkins School
Clark-Wilkins School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Amherst, New Hampshire, enrolling 676 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.7% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the New Hampshire average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 91% of state schools at 676 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 76 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Amherst School District, also runs Amherst Middle School (635 students).
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 Clark-Wilkins School compares
Clark-Wilkins 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.7% | ▼ 83% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$23,106
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Clark-Wilkins School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amherst School District, which includes Clark-Wilkins School.
$23,106
Per student
-19%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.1%
State 18.3%
Federal 5.5%
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 Clark-Wilkins School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark-Wilkins School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~676 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clark-Wilkins School
How many students attend Clark-Wilkins School?
Clark-Wilkins School has 676 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amherst, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark-Wilkins School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark-Wilkins School is 12.8:1, which is 13% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clark-Wilkins School?
3.7% of students at Clark-Wilkins School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark-Wilkins School?
The largest demographic group at Clark-Wilkins School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Amherst, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark-Wilkins School?
Clark-Wilkins 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 Clark-Wilkins School rank among public schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark-Wilkins School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Amherst, 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 Amherst on the city page.
Is Clark-Wilkins School a good school?
Clark-Wilkins School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Amherst School District?
Besides Clark-Wilkins School, Amherst School District also operates Amherst Middle School (635 students). See the Amherst School District district page for the complete list.
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