Enrollment
366
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+170% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gossler Park School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gossler Park School
Gossler Park School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Manchester, New Hampshire, enrolling 366 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 58.0% of students qualify for free meals, 170% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 366 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 24 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #23, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Manchester School District spends $16,178 per pupil, 43% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Manchester's elementary schools, it stands alongside Middle School at Parkside (775 students): Gossler Park School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 9.6:1).
Manchester School District also operates Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students) and Manchester Central High School (1,130 students) alongside Gossler Park 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 Gossler Park School compares
Gossler Park 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manchester School District, which includes Gossler Park School.
$16,178
Per student
-43%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 41.3%
Federal 16.9%
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.
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
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gossler Park School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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