Enrollment
414
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laconia, NH
Laconia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Laconia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330414000211
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laconia Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Laconia · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Laconia Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laconia Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Laconia, NH.
School address
District: Laconia School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330414000211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laconia Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laconia Middle School
Laconia Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Laconia, New Hampshire, enrolling 414 students.
At 11.2:1, 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 is high: 41.2% of students qualify for free meals, 92% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 414 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 64 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Laconia School District spends $21,216 per pupil, 25% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 257 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 414 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Laconia School District also operates Laconia High School (562 students) and Woodland Heights Elementary School (318 students) alongside Laconia Middle 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 Laconia Middle School compares
Laconia Middle 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▲ 92% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$21,216
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 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 237 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.1 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 84.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Laconia Middle School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laconia School District, which includes Laconia Middle School.
$21,216
Per student
-25%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 31.6%
Federal 15.8%
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 Laconia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laconia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle 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 (~414 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Laconia Middle School
How many students attend Laconia Middle School?
Laconia Middle School has 414 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laconia, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laconia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laconia Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 1% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 29% 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 Laconia Middle School?
41.2% of students at Laconia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laconia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Laconia Middle School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Laconia, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laconia Middle School?
Laconia Middle 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 Laconia Middle School rank among public schools in Laconia?
By Resource Investment Index, Laconia Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Laconia, 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 Laconia on the city page.
Is Laconia Middle School a good school?
Laconia Middle 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 Laconia School District?
Besides Laconia Middle School, Laconia School District also operates Laconia High School (562 students), Woodland Heights Elementary School (318 students), and Elm Street School (259 students). See the Laconia School District district page for the complete list.
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