- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laconia, NH
Elm Street School
Federal NCES profile for Elm Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330414000209
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elm Street School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Laconia · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elm Street School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Street School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Laconia, NH.
School address
District: Laconia School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330414000209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Elm Street School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 330414000209 · Laconia, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 11.8:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Laconia High School (562 students)
Elm Street School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Elm Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laconia High S
Laconia High School
562 students
- Laconia Middle
Laconia Middle School
414 students
- Woodland Heigh
Woodland Heights Elementary School
318 students
- This school
Elm Street School
259 students
- Pleasant Stree
Pleasant Street School
255 students
What this shows Elm Street School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elm Street School compares
Elm Street 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 | 11.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▲ 50% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$21,953
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 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Elm Street School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Laconia School District reports $21,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elm Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laconia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elm Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Laconia
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elm Street School
How many students attend Elm Street School?
Elm Street School has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laconia, NH. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Street School is 11.8:1, which is 4% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elm Street School?
32.3% of students at Elm Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elm Street School?
The largest demographic group at Elm Street School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Laconia, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm Street School?
Elm Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Elm Street School rank among schools in Laconia?
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Street School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Laconia, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laconia on the city page.
What other schools are in Laconia School District?
Besides Elm Street School, Laconia School District also operates Laconia High School (562 students), Laconia Middle School (414 students), and Woodland Heights Elementary School (318 students). See the Laconia School District district page for the complete list.