- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampstead, NH
Hampstead Central School
Federal NCES profile for Hampstead Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330348000153
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampstead Central School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Hampshire schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 470
- students enrolled
Hampstead Central School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hampstead School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330348000153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Hampstead Central School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 330348000153 · Hampstead, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 13.4:1 · 5.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Hampstead Middle School (352 students)
Hampstead Central School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
How Hampstead Central School compares
Hampstead Central School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 76% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$28,194
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Hampstead Central School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Hampstead School District reports $28,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hampstead Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampstead Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hampstead Central School
How many students attend Hampstead Central School?
Hampstead Central School has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampstead, NH. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampstead Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampstead Central School is 13.4:1, which is 19% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hampstead Central School?
5.1% of students at Hampstead Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampstead Central School?
The largest demographic group at Hampstead Central School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Hampstead, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampstead Central School?
Hampstead Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hampstead School District?
Besides Hampstead Central School, Hampstead School District also operates Hampstead Middle School (352 students). See the Hampstead School District district page for the complete list.