Enrollment
201
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conway, NH
Conway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Conway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330249000077
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conway Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Conway Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conway Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Conway, NH.
School address
District: Conway School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330249000077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Conway Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Conway Elementary School
Conway Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Conway, New Hampshire, enrolling 201 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 38.3% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 201 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 64 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Conway School District spends $21,687 per pupil, 24% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Conway's elementary schools, it stands alongside Robert Frost Charter School (E) (24 students): Conway Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.6:1 vs 12:1).
Conway School District also operates Kennett High School (642 students) and A. Crosby Kennett Middle School (308 students) alongside Conway Elementary 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 Conway Elementary School compares
Conway Elementary 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▲ 78% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$21,687
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 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conway School District, which includes Conway Elementary School.
$21,687
Per student
-24%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.2%
State 20.6%
Federal 10.1%
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 Conway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. Crosby Kennett Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Tree Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John H. Fuller School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Conway
1 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 (~201 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Conway Elementary School
How many students attend Conway Elementary School?
Conway Elementary School has 201 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conway, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Conway Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 15% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 39% 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 Conway Elementary School?
38.3% of students at Conway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conway Elementary School?
Conway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Conway Elementary School rank among public schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Conway Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Conway, 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 Conway on the city page.
Is Conway Elementary School a good school?
Conway Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller 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 Conway School District?
Besides Conway Elementary School, Conway School District also operates Kennett High School (642 students), A. Crosby Kennett Middle School (308 students), and Pine Tree Elementary School (221 students). See the Conway School District district page for the complete list.
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