Enrollment
259
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elm Street School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elm Street School
Elm Street School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Laconia, New Hampshire, enrolling 259 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 32.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 259 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.
Among 107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #90, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Laconia School District spends $21,216 per pupil, 25% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Laconia's public schools, it stands alongside Woodland Heights Elementary School (318 students): Elm Street School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.8:1 vs 10.3:1).
Laconia School District also operates Laconia High School (562 students) and Laconia Middle School (414 students) alongside Elm Street 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 Elm Street School compares
Elm Street 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,216
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laconia School District, which includes Elm Street School.
$21,216
Per student
-25%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 31.6%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~259 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elm Street School a good school?
Elm Street School earns 33/100 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 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.
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