Enrollment
89
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 339997210031 Charter school
Heartwood Public Charter School — Jefferson, NH
Federal NCES profile for Heartwood Public Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 78/100.
👥 Class size 78
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heartwood Public Charter School earns a B+ Resource Investment Index (78/100), with class sizes smaller than 99% of New Hampshire schools.
- B+
- Resource Index · 78/100
- 5.6:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 89
- students enrolled
School address
District: Heartwood Public Charter School · New Hampshire
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.6:1
vs 11.5:1 New Hampshire avg
-51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heartwood Public Charter School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Heartwood Public Charter School reports 89 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 51% below the New Hampshire state mean of 11.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 64% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% above the New Hampshire average and 51% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (B+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Heartwood Public Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Hampshire state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.6:1 | ▼ 51% | 11.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▲ 19% | 21.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 16% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
6 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 98% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
89 larger than 9% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 19% 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
5.6:1
students per teacher
— 51% below state mean
Top 1% in New Hampshire — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 89 Top 16% in New Hampshire — larger than 84% of 500 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 5.6:1 -51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.6% +19% vs state
NCES ID 339997210031
Student demographics
White 95.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Before you act on this record
Treat this page as the federal baseline — then verify locally.
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Frequently asked questions about Heartwood Public Charter School
How many students attend Heartwood Public Charter School?
Heartwood Public Charter School has 89 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Jefferson, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heartwood Public Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heartwood Public Charter School is 5.6:1, which is 51% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.5:1 and 64% 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 Heartwood Public Charter School?
25.6% of students at Heartwood Public Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heartwood Public Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Heartwood Public Charter School is White at 95.5%. The school serves a student body in Jefferson, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heartwood Public Charter School?
Heartwood Public Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (B+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Heartwood Public Charter School a good school?
Heartwood Public Charter School earns a B+ Resource Investment Index (78/100), with class sizes smaller than 99% of New Hampshire schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.