- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dover, NH
Garrison School
Federal NCES profile for Garrison School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330264000090
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garrison School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Garrison School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garrison School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dover, NH.
School address
District: Dover School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330264000090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Garrison School shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 330264000090 · Dover, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 11:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover Senior High School (1,371 students)
Garrison School shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Garrison School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dover Senior H
Dover Senior High School
1,371 students
- Dover Middle S
Dover Middle School
941 students
- Woodman Park S 421
Woodman Park School
421 students
- Frances G. Hop 412
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street
412 students
- This school 353
Garrison School
353 students
What this shows Garrison School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garrison School compares
Garrison School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 49% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$19,118
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 4.0%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Garrison School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Dover School District reports $19,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garrison School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dover Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodman Park School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garrison School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Dover
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garrison School
How many students attend Garrison School?
Garrison School has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dover, NH. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrison School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrison School is 11:1, which is 3% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 30% 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 Garrison School?
11.0% of students at Garrison School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garrison School?
The largest demographic group at Garrison School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Dover, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garrison School?
Garrison School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Garrison School rank among elementary schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Garrison School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dover, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dover on the city page.
What other schools are in Dover School District?
Besides Garrison School, Dover School District also operates Dover Senior High School (1,371 students), Dover Middle School (941 students), and Woodman Park School (421 students). See the Dover School District district page for the complete list.