Enrollment
276
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milford, NH
Jacques Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jacques Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330483000507
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacques Memorial Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacques Memorial Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacques Memorial Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Milford, NH.
School address
District: Milford School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330483000507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jacques Memorial Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jacques Memorial Elementary School
Jacques Memorial Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Milford, New Hampshire, enrolling 276 students.
At 10.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Hampshire median, within a few percentage points of the 11.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 276 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.
Among 124 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Milford School District spends $19,661 per pupil, 31% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Milford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Heron Pond Elementary School (552 students): Jacques Memorial Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.6:1 vs 12.3:1).
Milford School District also operates Milford High School (655 students) and Heron Pond Elementary School (552 students) alongside Jacques Memorial 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 Jacques Memorial Elementary School compares
Jacques Memorial 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 45% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$19,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Jacques Memorial Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milford School District, which includes Jacques Memorial Elementary School.
$19,661
Per student
-31%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.2%
State 26.1%
Federal 6.7%
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 Jacques Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heron Pond Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milford Early Education Experiences | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacques Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Milford
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~276 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jacques Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Jacques Memorial Elementary School?
Jacques Memorial Elementary School has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milford, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacques Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacques Memorial Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 6% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 32% 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 Jacques Memorial Elementary School?
11.8% of students at Jacques Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacques Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jacques Memorial Elementary School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Milford, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacques Memorial Elementary School?
Jacques Memorial 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 Jacques Memorial Elementary School rank among public schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacques Memorial Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Milford, 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 Milford on the city page.
Is Jacques Memorial Elementary School a good school?
Jacques Memorial Elementary School earns 36/100 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 Milford School District?
Besides Jacques Memorial Elementary School, Milford School District also operates Milford High School (655 students), Heron Pond Elementary School (552 students), and Milford Middle School (445 students). See the Milford School District district page for the complete list.
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