Enrollment
242
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hinsdale, NH
Hinsdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hinsdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330378000167
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hinsdale Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hinsdale · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hinsdale Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hinsdale Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hinsdale, NH.
School address
District: Hinsdale School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330378000167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hinsdale Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hinsdale Elementary School
Hinsdale Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, enrolling 242 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 33.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 242 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 97 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #66.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hinsdale School District also operates Hinsdale High School (155 students) and Hinsdale Middle High School (121 students) alongside Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale Elementary School compares
Hinsdale 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▲ 56% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.4%
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
$27,218
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Hinsdale Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hinsdale School District, which includes Hinsdale Elementary School.
$27,218
Per student
-4%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+64%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 38.5%
Federal 14.7%
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 Hinsdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hinsdale Middle High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hinsdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~242 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hinsdale Elementary School
How many students attend Hinsdale Elementary School?
Hinsdale Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hinsdale, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinsdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinsdale Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 14% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 38% 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 Hinsdale Elementary School?
33.5% of students at Hinsdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hinsdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hinsdale Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Hinsdale, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hinsdale Elementary School?
Hinsdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Hinsdale Elementary School rank among public schools in Hinsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Hinsdale Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hinsdale, 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 Hinsdale on the city page.
Is Hinsdale Elementary School a good school?
Hinsdale Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Hinsdale School District?
Besides Hinsdale Elementary School, Hinsdale School District also operates Hinsdale High School (155 students) and Hinsdale Middle High School (121 students). See the Hinsdale School District district page for the complete list.
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