- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Idlehurst Elementary School grew from 311 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 330624000732 · Somersworth, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 12.6:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Somersworth High School (399 students)
Idlehurst Elementary School grew from 311 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Idlehurst Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somersworth Hi
Somersworth High School
399 students
- This school
Idlehurst Elementary School
341 students
- Somersworth Mi
Somersworth Middle School
286 students
- Maple Wood Ele
Maple Wood Elementary School
285 students
What this shows Idlehurst Elementary School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idlehurst Elementary School compares
Idlehurst Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$22,157
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
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.
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
District finance for Somersworth School District reports $22,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~341 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), up 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.