Enrollment
300
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · E. Rochester, NH
East Rochester School
Federal NCES profile for East Rochester School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330594000392
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Rochester School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Hampshire schools.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 300
- students enrolled
East Rochester School has class sizes larger than 93% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rochester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330594000392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.7%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Rochester School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Rochester School
East Rochester School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in E. Rochester, New Hampshire, enrolling 300 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 93% of New Hampshire schools and 33% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 300 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 112 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #107, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rochester School District spends $17,400 per pupil, 39% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rochester School District also operates Spaulding High School (1,298 students) and Rochester Middle School (803 students) alongside East Rochester 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 East Rochester School compares
East Rochester 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▲ 43% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$17,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 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 87.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, East Rochester School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester School District, which includes East Rochester School.
$17,400
Per student
-39%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 39.7%
Federal 9.8%
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 East Rochester School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rochester Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chamberlain Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcclelland School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Allen School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Rochester School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~300 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Rochester School
How many students attend East Rochester School?
East Rochester School has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in E. Rochester, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Rochester School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Rochester School is 15:1, which is 33% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Rochester School?
30.7% of students at East Rochester School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Rochester School?
The largest demographic group at East Rochester School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in E. Rochester, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Rochester School?
East Rochester School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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).
Is East Rochester School a good school?
East Rochester School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Rochester School District?
Besides East Rochester School, Rochester School District also operates Spaulding High School (1,298 students), Rochester Middle School (803 students), and Chamberlain Street School (316 students). See the Rochester School District district page for the complete list.
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