Enrollment
335
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 330321000136
Gilmanton Elementary School — Gilmanton Iw, NH
Federal NCES profile for Gilmanton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Gilmanton School District · New Hampshire
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.5:1 New Hampshire avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.4%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilmanton Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gilmanton Elementary School reports 335 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the New Hampshire state mean of 11.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 10.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 52% below the New Hampshire average and 80% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 168 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Gilmanton School District spends $41,058 per pupil district-wide, above the New Hampshire average of $33,165 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 72.9% from local sources (property taxes), 22.2% from the state, and 4.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gilmanton Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Hampshire state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 52% | 21.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 63% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 52% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 35% in New Hampshire — lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$41,058
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Hampshire avg of $33,165
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 168 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 335 Top 63% in New Hampshire — larger than 37% of 500 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 10.4:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 10.4% -52% vs state
NCES ID 330321000136
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 168:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.2%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilmanton School District, which includes Gilmanton Elementary School.
$41,058
Per student
+24%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $33,165
+111%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 72.9%
State 22.2%
Federal 4.9%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Gilmanton Elementary School
How many students attend Gilmanton Elementary School?
Gilmanton Elementary School has 335 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Gilmanton IW, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilmanton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilmanton Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 10% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.5:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilmanton Elementary School?
10.4% of students at Gilmanton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilmanton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gilmanton Elementary School is White at 95.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Gilmanton IW, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilmanton Elementary School?
Gilmanton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.