- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manchester, NH
Henry Wilson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Henry Wilson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330459000263
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Wilson Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Hampshire schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry Wilson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Wilson Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Manchester, NH.
School address
District: Manchester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330459000263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Henry Wilson Elementary School shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 330459000263 · Manchester, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 12.1:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students)
Henry Wilson Elementary School shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Henry Wilson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manchester Mem
Manchester Memorial High School
1,296 students
- Manchester Cen
Manchester Central High School
1,130 students
- Hillside Middl
Hillside Middle School
1,071 students
- Henry J. Mclau
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School
889 students
- Middle School
Middle School at Parkside
775 students
- This school 434
Henry Wilson Elementary School
434 students
What this shows Henry Wilson Elementary School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry Wilson Elementary School compares
Henry Wilson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 170% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.8%
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
$18,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Manchester School District reports $18,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry Wilson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 Henry Wilson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Gossler Park School
Standard public school
366 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Standard public school
279 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry Wilson Elementary School
How many students attend Henry Wilson Elementary School?
Henry Wilson Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manchester, NH. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Wilson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Wilson Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 7% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry Wilson Elementary School?
58.1% of students at Henry Wilson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Wilson Elementary School?
Henry Wilson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henry Wilson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Wilson Elementary School ranks #6 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.
What other schools are in Manchester School District?
Besides Henry Wilson Elementary 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.