Enrollment
552
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milford, NH
Heron Pond Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heron Pond Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330483000595
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heron Pond Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Heron Pond Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heron Pond Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Milford, NH.
School address
District: Milford School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330483000595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.8%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heron Pond Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heron Pond Elementary School
Heron Pond Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Milford, New Hampshire, enrolling 552 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 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 12.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 552 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 130 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #94, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Milford School District spends $19,661 per pupil, 31% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Milford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jacques Memorial Elementary School (276 students): Heron Pond Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.3:1 vs 10.6:1).
Milford School District also operates Milford High School (655 students) and Milford Middle School (445 students) alongside Heron Pond 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 Heron Pond Elementary School compares
Heron Pond 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 40% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$19,661
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Heron Pond Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milford School District, which includes Heron Pond Elementary School.
$19,661
Per student
-31%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.2%
State 26.1%
Federal 6.7%
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 Heron Pond Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jacques Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milford Early Education Experiences | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heron Pond Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Milford
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~552 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Heron Pond Elementary School
How many students attend Heron Pond Elementary School?
Heron Pond Elementary School has 552 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milford, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heron Pond Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heron Pond Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 9% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heron Pond Elementary School?
12.8% of students at Heron Pond Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heron Pond Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Heron Pond Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Milford, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heron Pond Elementary School?
Heron Pond Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Heron Pond Elementary School rank among public schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Heron Pond Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Milford, 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 Milford on the city page.
Is Heron Pond Elementary School a good school?
Heron Pond Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Milford School District?
Besides Heron Pond Elementary School, Milford School District also operates Milford High School (655 students), Milford Middle School (445 students), and Jacques Memorial Elementary School (276 students). See the Milford School District district page for the complete list.
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