Enrollment
165
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 330168000015
Josiah Bartlett Elementary School — Bartlett, NH
Federal NCES profile for Josiah Bartlett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
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: Bartlett 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)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 11.5:1 New Hampshire avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Josiah Bartlett Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Josiah Bartlett Elementary School reports 165 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% 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 43% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 23.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 11% above the New Hampshire average and 54% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 165 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bartlett School District spends $58,798 per pupil district-wide, above the New Hampshire average of $33,165 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 66.0% from local sources (property taxes), 29.8% from the state, and 4.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), 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 Josiah Bartlett 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▲ 11% | 21.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 31% | — | — |
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
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 11% 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
9:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 17% in New Hampshire — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
52.7%
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
$58,798
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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 165 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 165 Top 31% in New Hampshire — larger than 69% of 500 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 9:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 23.8% +11% vs state
NCES ID 330168000015
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 165:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.7%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bartlett School District, which includes Josiah Bartlett Elementary School.
$58,798
Per student
+77%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $33,165
+202%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 29.8%
Federal 4.2%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Josiah Bartlett Elementary School
How many students attend Josiah Bartlett Elementary School?
Josiah Bartlett Elementary School has 165 students enrolled. It is a other school in Bartlett, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Josiah Bartlett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Josiah Bartlett Elementary School is 9:1, which is 22% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.5:1 and 43% 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 Josiah Bartlett Elementary School?
23.8% of students at Josiah Bartlett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Josiah Bartlett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Josiah Bartlett Elementary School is White at 92.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bartlett, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Josiah Bartlett Elementary School?
Josiah Bartlett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) 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.