Enrollment
116
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Groveton, NH
Groveton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Groveton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330540000346
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Groveton Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Groveton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Groveton Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Groveton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Groveton, NH.
School address
District: Northumberland School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330540000346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Groveton Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Groveton Elementary School
Groveton Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Groveton, New Hampshire, enrolling 116 students.
At 10.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Hampshire median, within a few percentage points of the 11.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 37.8% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 116 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment) (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 116 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Northumberland School District spends $19,502 per pupil, 31% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Northumberland School District also operates Groveton High School (121 students) and Groveton High School (Middle) (79 students) alongside Groveton 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 Groveton Elementary School compares
Groveton 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▲ 76% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$19,502
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 116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 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 97.4%
African American 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Groveton Elementary School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northumberland School District, which includes Groveton Elementary School.
$19,502
Per student
-31%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 40.4%
Federal 21.5%
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 Groveton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groveton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Groveton High School (Middle) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Groveton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~116 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Groveton Elementary School
How many students attend Groveton Elementary School?
Groveton Elementary School has 116 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Groveton, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Groveton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Groveton Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 7% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 33% 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 Groveton Elementary School?
37.8% of students at Groveton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Groveton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Groveton Elementary School is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Groveton, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Groveton Elementary School?
Groveton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Groveton Elementary School rank among public schools in Groveton?
By Resource Investment Index, Groveton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Groveton, 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 Groveton on the city page.
Is Groveton Elementary School a good school?
Groveton Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. 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 Northumberland School District?
Besides Groveton Elementary School, Northumberland School District also operates Groveton High School (121 students) and Groveton High School (Middle) (79 students). See the Northumberland School District district page for the complete list.
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