- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canaan, NH
Indian River School
Federal NCES profile for Indian River School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330468000498
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian River School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Canaan · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian River School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian River School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Canaan, NH.
School address
District: Mascoma Valley Regional School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330468000498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Indian River School shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 330468000498 · Canaan, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 10.1:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mascoma Valley Regional High School (303 students)
Indian River School shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Indian River School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mascoma Valley
Mascoma Valley Regional High School
303 students
- This school
Indian River School
292 students
- Canaan Element
Canaan Elementary School
236 students
- Enfield Villag
Enfield Village School
195 students
What this shows Indian River School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian River School compares
Indian River School is a shrinking 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▲ 46% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$25,410
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Indian River School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Mascoma Valley Regional School District reports $25,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian River School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mascoma Valley Regional High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canaan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enfield Village School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian River School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian River School
How many students attend Indian River School?
Indian River School has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canaan, NH. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian River School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian River School is 10.1:1, which is 11% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 36% 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 Indian River School?
31.3% of students at Indian River School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian River School?
The largest demographic group at Indian River School is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Canaan, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian River School?
Indian River School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Indian River School rank among public schools in Canaan?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian River School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Canaan, 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 Mascoma Valley Regional School District?
Besides Indian River School, Mascoma Valley Regional School District also operates Mascoma Valley Regional High School (303 students), Canaan Elementary School (236 students), and Enfield Village School (195 students). See the Mascoma Valley Regional School District district page for the complete list.