Enrollment
143
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gorham, NH
Edward Fenn School
Federal NCES profile for Edward Fenn School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330003500141
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward Fenn School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gorham · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward Fenn School has class sizes smaller than 74% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Fenn School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gorham, NH.
School address
NCES ID 330003500141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward Fenn School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward Fenn School
Edward Fenn School is a mid-sized elementary school in Gorham, New Hampshire, enrolling 143 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 27.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 143 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 143 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District spends $20,000 per pupil, 29% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District also operates Gorham High School (149 students) and Gorham Middle School (80 students) alongside Edward Fenn 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 Edward Fenn School compares
Edward Fenn 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▲ 27% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$20,000
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 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Edward Fenn School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District, which includes Edward Fenn School.
$20,000
Per student
-29%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.3%
State 33.1%
Federal 7.7%
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 Edward Fenn School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorham Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward Fenn School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~143 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edward Fenn School
How many students attend Edward Fenn School?
Edward Fenn School has 143 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gorham, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Fenn School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward Fenn School is 9.5:1, which is 16% 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 Edward Fenn School?
27.2% of students at Edward Fenn School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward Fenn School?
The largest demographic group at Edward Fenn School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Gorham, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward Fenn School?
Edward Fenn School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Edward Fenn School rank among public schools in Gorham?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Fenn School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gorham, 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 Gorham on the city page.
Is Edward Fenn School a good school?
Edward Fenn School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District?
Besides Edward Fenn School, Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District also operates Gorham High School (149 students) and Gorham Middle School (80 students). See the Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District district page for the complete list.
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