- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gorham, NH
Gorham Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gorham Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330003500047
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gorham Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gorham · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- students per teacher
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gorham Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gorham Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gorham, NH.
School address
NCES ID 330003500047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Gorham Middle School shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 330003500047 · Gorham, NH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · 10:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Gorham High School (149 students)
Gorham Middle School shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Gorham Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gorham High Sc
Gorham High School
149 students
- Edward Fenn Sc
Edward Fenn School
143 students
- This school
Gorham Middle School
80 students
What this shows Gorham Middle School reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gorham Middle School compares
Gorham Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 36% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$21,556
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 80 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Asian 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Gorham Middle School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District reports $21,556 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gorham Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward Fenn School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gorham Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~80 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gorham Middle School
How many students attend Gorham Middle School?
Gorham Middle School has 80 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gorham, NH. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gorham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gorham Middle School is 10:1, which is 12% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 36% 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 Gorham Middle School?
13.8% of students at Gorham Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gorham Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gorham Middle School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Gorham, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gorham Middle School?
Gorham Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Gorham Middle School rank among public schools in Gorham?
By Resource Investment Index, Gorham Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gorham, 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 Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District?
Besides Gorham Middle School, Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District also operates Gorham High School (149 students) and Edward Fenn School (143 students). See the Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District district page for the complete list.