Enrollment
292
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian River School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian River School
Indian River School is a mid-sized elementary school in Canaan, New Hampshire, enrolling 292 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 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 31.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 292 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 106 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment) (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 146 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 59 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 292 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mascoma Valley Regional School District also operates Mascoma Valley Regional High School (303 students) and Canaan Elementary School (236 students) alongside Indian River 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 Indian River School compares
Indian River 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,246
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mascoma Valley Regional School District, which includes Indian River School.
$25,246
Per student
-11%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 25.7%
Federal 6.9%
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 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
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary 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 (~292 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Canaan on the city page.
Is Indian River School a good school?
Indian River School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. 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 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.
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