- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Heron Pond Elementary School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 330483000595 · Milford, NH Elementary · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 12.3:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Milford High School (655 students)
Heron Pond Elementary School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Heron Pond Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milford High S
Milford High School
655 students
- This school
Heron Pond Elementary School
552 students
- Milford Middle
Milford Middle School
445 students
- Jacques Memori
Jacques Memorial Elementary School
276 students
- Milford Early 54
Milford Early Education Experiences
54 students
What this shows Heron Pond Elementary School reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heron Pond Elementary School compares
Heron Pond Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,617
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
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.
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
District finance for Milford School District reports $20,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~552 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.