Enrollment
428
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Litchfield, NH
Griffin Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Griffin Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330435000228
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griffin Memorial School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Litchfield · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Griffin Memorial School has class sizes larger than 81% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Griffin Memorial School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Litchfield, NH.
School address
District: Litchfield School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330435000228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.9%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Griffin Memorial School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Griffin Memorial School
Griffin Memorial School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Litchfield, New Hampshire, enrolling 428 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 8.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 428 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 138 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #128, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Litchfield School District spends $18,504 per pupil, 35% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Litchfield School District also operates Litchfield Middle School (344 students) and Campbell High School (343 students) alongside Griffin Memorial 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 Griffin Memorial School compares
Griffin Memorial 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 | ▲ 15% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 59% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$18,504
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Griffin Memorial School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Litchfield School District, which includes Griffin Memorial School.
$18,504
Per student
-35%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 31.5%
Federal 7.2%
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 Griffin Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Campbell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Griffin Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~428 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Griffin Memorial School
How many students attend Griffin Memorial School?
Griffin Memorial School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Litchfield, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffin Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Griffin Memorial School is 13:1, which is 15% 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 Griffin Memorial School?
8.9% of students at Griffin Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griffin Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Griffin Memorial School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Litchfield, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griffin Memorial School?
Griffin Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Griffin Memorial School rank among public schools in Litchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Griffin Memorial School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Litchfield, 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 Litchfield on the city page.
Is Griffin Memorial School a good school?
Griffin Memorial School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 Litchfield School District?
Besides Griffin Memorial School, Litchfield School District also operates Litchfield Middle School (344 students) and Campbell High School (343 students). See the Litchfield School District district page for the complete list.
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