Enrollment
277
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gilford, NH
Gilford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gilford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330318000044
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilford Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gilford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilford Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilford Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gilford, NH.
School address
District: Gilford School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330318000044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.7%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilford Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilford Middle School
Gilford Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Gilford, New Hampshire, enrolling 277 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 15.7% lands close to the New Hampshire typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 277 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 144 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 139 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gilford School District spends $21,089 per pupil, 26% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Gilford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gilford Elementary School (303 students): Gilford Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.3:1 vs 7.6:1).
Gilford School District also operates Gilford High School (470 students) and Gilford Elementary School (303 students) alongside Gilford Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gilford Middle School compares
Gilford Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 27% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$21,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Gilford Middle School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilford School District, which includes Gilford Middle School.
$21,089
Per student
-26%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.5%
State 20.2%
Federal 4.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gilford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilford Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Gilford
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gilford Middle School
How many students attend Gilford Middle School?
Gilford Middle School has 277 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gilford, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilford Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 9% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 34% 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 Middle School?
15.7% of students at Gilford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gilford Middle School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Gilford, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilford Middle School?
Gilford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilford Middle School rank among public schools in Gilford?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilford Middle 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. See all public schools in Gilford on the city page.
Is Gilford Middle School a good school?
Gilford Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gilford School District?
Besides Gilford Middle School, Gilford School District also operates Gilford High School (470 students) and Gilford Elementary School (303 students). See the Gilford School District district page for the complete list.
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