- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manchester, NH
Gossler Park School
Federal NCES profile for Gossler Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330459000246
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gossler Park School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gossler Park School has class sizes larger than 82% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gossler Park School ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Manchester, NH.
School address
District: Manchester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330459000246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Gossler Park School grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 330459000246 · Manchester, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 13.1:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students)
Gossler Park School grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Gossler Park School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manchester Mem
Manchester Memorial High School
1,296 students
- Manchester Cen
Manchester Central High School
1,130 students
- Hillside Middl
Hillside Middle School
1,071 students
- Henry J. Mclau
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School
889 students
- Middle School
Middle School at Parkside
775 students
- This school 366
Gossler Park School
366 students
What this shows Gossler Park School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gossler Park School compares
Gossler Park School is a growing 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 170% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 170% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$18,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 13.1%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Gossler Park School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Manchester School District reports $18,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gossler Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gossler Park School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,130
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Manchester
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Middle School at Parkside
Standard public school
775 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Southside Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Beech Street School
Standard public school
524 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Northwest Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Henry Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Standard public school
279 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gossler Park School
How many students attend Gossler Park School?
Gossler Park School has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manchester, NH. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gossler Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gossler Park School is 13.1:1, which is 16% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gossler Park School?
58.0% of students at Gossler Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gossler Park School?
The largest demographic group at Gossler Park School is White at 35.5% of enrollment, in Manchester, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gossler Park School?
Gossler Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Gossler Park School rank among elementary schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Gossler Park School ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Manchester, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Manchester School District?
Besides Gossler Park School, Manchester School District also operates Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students), Manchester Central High School (1,130 students), and Hillside Middle School (1,071 students). See the Manchester School District district page for the complete list.