Enrollment
276
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 330483000507
Jacques Memorial Elementary School — Milford, NH
Federal NCES profile for Jacques Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 10
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Milford School District · New Hampshire
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.5:1 New Hampshire avg
-4% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jacques Memorial Elementary School reports 276 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the New Hampshire state mean of 11.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 11.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 45% below the New Hampshire average and 77% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 276 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Milford School District spends $20,070 per pupil district-wide, below the New Hampshire average of $33,165 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 67.2% from local sources (property taxes), 26.1% from the state, and 6.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jacques Memorial Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Hampshire state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 45% | 21.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 50% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
11:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 48% in New Hampshire — lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,070
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Hampshire avg of $33,165
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
Enrollment 276 Top 50% in New Hampshire — larger than 50% of 500 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 11.8% -45% vs state
NCES ID 330483000507
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 276:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milford School District, which includes Jacques Memorial Elementary School.
$20,070
Per student
-39%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $33,165
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 11:1, which is 4% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.5:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Milford, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacques Memorial Elementary School?
Jacques Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.