Enrollment
341
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somersworth, NH
Idlehurst Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Idlehurst Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330624000732
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idlehurst Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Somersworth · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Idlehurst Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idlehurst Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Somersworth, NH.
School address
District: Somersworth School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330624000732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idlehurst Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Idlehurst Elementary School
Idlehurst Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Somersworth, New Hampshire, enrolling 341 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 341 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 103 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (11%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 171 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Somersworth School District spends $20,822 per pupil, 27% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Somersworth School District also operates Somersworth High School (399 students) and Somersworth Middle School (286 students) alongside Idlehurst 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 Idlehurst Elementary School compares
Idlehurst 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▲ 47% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$20,822
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 71.0%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 7.3%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Idlehurst Elementary School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somersworth School District, which includes Idlehurst Elementary School.
$20,822
Per student
-27%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 34.6%
Federal 16.3%
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 Idlehurst Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somersworth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somersworth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Wood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idlehurst Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Idlehurst Elementary School
How many students attend Idlehurst Elementary School?
Idlehurst Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somersworth, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idlehurst Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Idlehurst Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 12% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idlehurst Elementary School?
31.5% of students at Idlehurst Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idlehurst Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Idlehurst Elementary School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Somersworth, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idlehurst Elementary School?
Idlehurst Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Idlehurst Elementary School rank among public schools in Somersworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Idlehurst Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Somersworth, 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 Somersworth on the city page.
Is Idlehurst Elementary School a good school?
Idlehurst Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Somersworth School District?
Besides Idlehurst Elementary School, Somersworth School District also operates Somersworth High School (399 students), Somersworth Middle School (286 students), and Maple Wood Elementary School (285 students). See the Somersworth School District district page for the complete list.
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