- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gilford, NH
Gilford High School
Federal NCES profile for Gilford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330318000135
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilford High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gilford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilford High School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilford High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gilford, NH.
School address
District: Gilford School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330318000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Gilford High School held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 330318000135 · Gilford, NH High · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 13.4:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilford Elementary School (303 students)
Gilford High School held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Gilford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gilford High School
470 students
- Gilford Elemen
Gilford Elementary School
303 students
- Gilford Middle
Gilford Middle School
277 students
What this shows Gilford High School reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilford High School compares
Gilford High 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 46% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$21,371
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.4, Gilford High School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilford High 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
Nationwide high 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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilford High School
How many students attend Gilford High School?
Gilford High School has 470 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gilford, NH. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilford High School is 13.4:1, which is 19% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilford High School?
11.6% of students at Gilford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilford High School?
The largest demographic group at Gilford High School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Gilford, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilford High School?
Gilford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Gilford?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilford High School ranks #1 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 High School, Gilford School District also operates Gilford Elementary School (303 students) and Gilford Middle School (277 students). See the Gilford School District district page for the complete list.