Enrollment
250
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jaffrey, NH
Jaffrey Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Jaffrey Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330403000189
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jaffrey Grade School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Jaffrey · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.1:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jaffrey Grade School has class sizes smaller than 94% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jaffrey Grade School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jaffrey, NH.
School address
NCES ID 330403000189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.1:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jaffrey Grade School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jaffrey Grade School
Jaffrey Grade School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, enrolling 250 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.1:1, Jaffrey Grade School is leaner than roughly 94% of New Hampshire schools and 37% under the state's 11.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 250 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.
Against 113 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District spends $19,611 per pupil, 31% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District also operates Conant High School (336 students) and Rindge Memorial School (324 students) alongside Jaffrey Grade 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 Jaffrey Grade School compares
Jaffrey Grade 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 | 7.1:1 | ▼ 37% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▲ 40% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 6% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$19,611
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 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 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Jaffrey Grade School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District, which includes Jaffrey Grade School.
$19,611
Per student
-31%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.5%
State 29.6%
Federal 13.9%
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 Jaffrey Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rindge Memorial School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jaffrey-Rindge Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jaffrey Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other 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 (~250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jaffrey Grade School
How many students attend Jaffrey Grade School?
Jaffrey Grade School has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jaffrey, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jaffrey Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jaffrey Grade School is 7.1:1, which is 37% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 55% 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 Jaffrey Grade School?
30.2% of students at Jaffrey Grade School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jaffrey Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Jaffrey Grade School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Jaffrey, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jaffrey Grade School?
Jaffrey Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Jaffrey Grade School rank among public schools in Jaffrey?
By Resource Investment Index, Jaffrey Grade School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jaffrey, 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 Jaffrey on the city page.
Is Jaffrey Grade School a good school?
Jaffrey Grade School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New Hampshire schools. 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 Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District?
Besides Jaffrey Grade School, Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District also operates Conant High School (336 students), Rindge Memorial School (324 students), and Jaffrey-Rindge Middle School (241 students). See the Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District district page for the complete list.
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