- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Gilford Middle School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 330318000044 · Gilford, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 10.3:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilford High School (470 students)
Gilford Middle School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Gilford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gilford High S
Gilford High School
470 students
- Gilford Elemen
Gilford Elementary School
303 students
- This school
Gilford Middle School
277 students
What this shows Gilford Middle School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilford Middle School compares
Gilford Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,371
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.