Enrollment
1,113
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Windham, NH
Golden Brook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Golden Brook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330717000461
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Brook Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Windham · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 2.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Brook Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Brook Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Windham, NH.
School address
District: Windham School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330717000461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.2%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Golden Brook Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Golden Brook Elementary School
Golden Brook Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Windham, New Hampshire, enrolling 1,113 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 96% of New Hampshire schools and 67% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.2% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the New Hampshire average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,113 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #25, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Windham School District spends $17,070 per pupil, 40% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Windham School District also operates Windham High School (945 students) and Windham Center School (426 students) alongside Golden Brook Elementary 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 Golden Brook Elementary School compares
Golden Brook Elementary 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 67% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.2% | ▼ 90% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,113
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 96% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 82.6%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Golden Brook Elementary School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windham School District, which includes Golden Brook Elementary School.
$17,070
Per student
-40%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.7%
State 24.1%
Federal 4.2%
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 Golden Brook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windham Center School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windham Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Brook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other 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 (~1,113 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Golden Brook Elementary School
How many students attend Golden Brook Elementary School?
Golden Brook Elementary School has 1,113 students enrolled. It is a public school in Windham, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Brook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Brook Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 67% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Brook Elementary School?
2.2% of students at Golden Brook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Brook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Golden Brook Elementary School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Windham, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Brook Elementary School?
Golden Brook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Golden Brook Elementary School rank among public schools in Windham?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Brook Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Windham, 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 Windham on the city page.
Is Golden Brook Elementary School a good school?
Golden Brook Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire. 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 Windham School District?
Besides Golden Brook Elementary School, Windham School District also operates Windham High School (945 students), Windham Center School (426 students), and Windham Middle School (414 students). See the Windham School District district page for the complete list.
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