- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hooksett, NH
Fred C. Underhill School
Federal NCES profile for Fred C. Underhill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330387000173
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred C. Underhill School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hooksett · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred C. Underhill School has class sizes larger than 88% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred C. Underhill School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hooksett, NH.
School address
District: Hooksett School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330387000173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Fred C. Underhill School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 330387000173 · Hooksett, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 13.9:1 · 11.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hooksett Memorial School (431 students)
Fred C. Underhill School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Fred C. Underhill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hooksett Memor
Hooksett Memorial School
431 students
- David R. Cawle
David R. Cawley Middle School
428 students
- This school
Fred C. Underhill School
418 students
What this shows Fred C. Underhill School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred C. Underhill School compares
Fred C. Underhill 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 47% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$21,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 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: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 5.0%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Fred C. Underhill School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Hooksett School District reports $21,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fred C. Underhill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooksett Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David R. Cawley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred C. Underhill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred C. Underhill School
How many students attend Fred C. Underhill School?
Fred C. Underhill School has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hooksett, NH. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred C. Underhill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred C. Underhill School is 13.9:1, which is 23% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fred C. Underhill School?
11.4% of students at Fred C. Underhill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred C. Underhill School?
The largest demographic group at Fred C. Underhill School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Hooksett, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred C. Underhill School?
Fred C. Underhill School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Fred C. Underhill School rank among public schools in Hooksett?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred C. Underhill School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hooksett, 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 Hooksett School District?
Besides Fred C. Underhill School, Hooksett School District also operates Hooksett Memorial School (431 students) and David R. Cawley Middle School (428 students). See the Hooksett School District district page for the complete list.