- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gilford, NH
Gilford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gilford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330318000133
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilford Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gilford · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.6:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilford Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilford Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gilford, NH.
School address
District: Gilford School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330318000133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Gilford Elementary School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 330318000133 · Gilford, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 7.6:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilford High School (470 students)
Gilford Elementary School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Gilford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gilford High S
Gilford High School
470 students
- This school
Gilford Elementary School
303 students
- Gilford Middle
Gilford Middle School
277 students
What this shows Gilford Elementary School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilford Elementary School compares
Gilford Elementary 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 48% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$21,371
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Gilford Elementary School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Gilford School District reports $21,371 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Gilford
1 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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilford Elementary School
How many students attend Gilford Elementary School?
Gilford Elementary School has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gilford, NH. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilford Elementary School is 7.6:1, which is 33% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 52% 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 Gilford Elementary School?
11.2% of students at Gilford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gilford Elementary School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Gilford, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilford Elementary School?
Gilford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Gilford Elementary School rank among public schools in Gilford?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilford Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gilford, 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 Gilford School District?
Besides Gilford Elementary School, Gilford School District also operates Gilford High School (470 students) and Gilford Middle School (277 students). See the Gilford School District district page for the complete list.