Enrollment
254
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Claremont, NH
Disnard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Disnard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330234000488
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Disnard Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Claremont · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Disnard Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Disnard Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Claremont, NH.
School address
District: Claremont School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330234000488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+106% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Disnard Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Disnard Elementary School
Disnard Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Claremont, New Hampshire, enrolling 254 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 44.3% of students qualify for free meals, 106% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 254 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 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #40.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Claremont School District spends $20,789 per pupil, 27% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Claremont's elementary schools, it stands alongside Maple Avenue School (264 students): Disnard Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.2:1 vs 8.5:1).
Claremont School District also operates Stevens High School (477 students) and Claremont Middle School (333 students) alongside Disnard 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 Disnard Elementary School compares
Disnard 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 106% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 106% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 87.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Disnard Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Claremont School District, which includes Disnard Elementary School.
$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 Disnard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claremont Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bluff School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Claremont Preschool Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Disnard Elementary School'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
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Claremont
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 (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Disnard Elementary School
How many students attend Disnard Elementary School?
Disnard Elementary School has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Claremont, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Disnard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Disnard Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 10% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 35% 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 Disnard Elementary School?
44.3% of students at Disnard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Disnard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Disnard Elementary School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Claremont, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Disnard Elementary School?
Disnard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Disnard Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Claremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Disnard Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Claremont on the city page.
Is Disnard Elementary School a good school?
Disnard Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. 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 Disnard Elementary School, 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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