- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, NH
Highland-Goffes Falls School
Federal NCES profile for Highland-Goffes Falls School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330459000250
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland-Goffes Falls School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland-Goffes Falls School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland-Goffes Falls School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Manchester, NH.
School address
District: Manchester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330459000250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Highland-Goffes Falls School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 330459000250 · Manchester, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 11.6:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students)
Highland-Goffes Falls School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Highland-Goffes Falls 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 336
Highland-Goffes Falls School
336 students
What this shows Highland-Goffes Falls School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland-Goffes Falls School compares
Highland-Goffes Falls 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 | 11.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▲ 78% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 9.8%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Highland-Goffes Falls School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
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 Highland-Goffes Falls 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland-Goffes Falls 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 other schools in Manchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mcdonough School
Standard public school
534 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Jewett School
Standard public school
443 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Weston Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Parker-Varney School
Standard public school
406 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Webster School
Standard public school
362 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Smyth Road School
Standard public school
344 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland-Goffes Falls School
How many students attend Highland-Goffes Falls School?
Highland-Goffes Falls School has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, NH. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland-Goffes Falls School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland-Goffes Falls School is 11.6:1, which is 3% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland-Goffes Falls School?
38.2% of students at Highland-Goffes Falls School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland-Goffes Falls School?
The largest demographic group at Highland-Goffes Falls School is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Manchester, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland-Goffes Falls School?
Highland-Goffes Falls School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Highland-Goffes Falls School rank among schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland-Goffes Falls School ranks #3 of 9 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 schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Manchester School District?
Besides Highland-Goffes Falls 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.