- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hanover, NH
Frances C. Richmond School
Federal NCES profile for Frances C. Richmond School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330267000095
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frances C. Richmond School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of New Hampshire schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 3.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Frances C. Richmond 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, Frances C. Richmond School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hanover, NH.
School address
District: Dresden School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330267000095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Frances C. Richmond School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.9 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 330267000095 · Hanover, NH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 9.5:1 · 3.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanover High School (674 students)
Frances C. Richmond School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.9 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
How Frances C. Richmond School compares
Frances C. Richmond 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 | 3.1% | ▼ 86% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 30% | - | - |
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.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Frances C. Richmond School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Dresden School District reports $26,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frances C. Richmond School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frances C. Richmond School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide middle 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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frances C. Richmond School
How many students attend Frances C. Richmond School?
Frances C. Richmond School has 369 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hanover, NH. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frances C. Richmond School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frances C. Richmond 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 Frances C. Richmond School?
3.1% of students at Frances C. Richmond School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frances C. Richmond School?
The largest demographic group at Frances C. Richmond School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Hanover, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frances C. Richmond School?
Frances C. Richmond School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Frances C. Richmond School rank among public schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Frances C. Richmond School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hanover, 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 Dresden School District?
Besides Frances C. Richmond School, Dresden School District also operates Hanover High School (674 students). See the Dresden School District district page for the complete list.