Enrollment
211
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilton, NH
Florence Rideout Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Florence Rideout Elementary 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 330711500456
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Rideout Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wilton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Rideout Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Rideout Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wilton, NH.
School address
NCES ID 330711500456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florence Rideout Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florence Rideout Elementary School
Florence Rideout Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wilton, New Hampshire, enrolling 211 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 21.7% lands close to the New Hampshire typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 211 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 111 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District spends $21,054 per pupil, 26% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District also operates Wilton-Lyndeboro Senior High School (147 students) and Wilton-Lyndeboro Middle School (130 students) alongside Florence Rideout Elementary 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 Florence Rideout Elementary School compares
Florence Rideout Elementary 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▲ 1% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$21,054
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 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Florence Rideout Elementary School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District, which includes Florence Rideout Elementary School.
$21,054
Per student
-26%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.6%
State 23.7%
Federal 5.7%
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 Florence Rideout Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton-Lyndeboro Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilton-Lyndeboro Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyndeborough Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Rideout Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~211 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Florence Rideout Elementary School
How many students attend Florence Rideout Elementary School?
Florence Rideout Elementary School has 211 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilton, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Rideout Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Rideout Elementary School is 10:1, which is 12% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 36% 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 Florence Rideout Elementary School?
21.7% of students at Florence Rideout Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Rideout Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Florence Rideout Elementary School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Wilton, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Rideout Elementary School?
Florence Rideout Elementary 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 Florence Rideout Elementary School rank among public schools in Wilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Rideout Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wilton, 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 Wilton on the city page.
Is Florence Rideout Elementary School a good school?
Florence Rideout Elementary School earns 42/100 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 Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District?
Besides Florence Rideout Elementary School, Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District also operates Wilton-Lyndeboro Senior High School (147 students), Wilton-Lyndeboro Middle School (130 students), and Lyndeborough Central School (39 students). See the Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District district page for the complete list.
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