- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Edward Fenn School held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 330003500141 · Gorham, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
143 enr · 9.5:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gorham High School (149 students)
Edward Fenn School held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Edward Fenn School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gorham High Sc
Gorham High School
149 students
- This school
Edward Fenn School
143 students
- Gorham Middle
Gorham Middle School
80 students
What this shows Edward Fenn School reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward Fenn School compares
Edward Fenn School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,556
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
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.
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
District finance for Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District reports $21,556 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~143 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.