- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Laconia Middle School held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 330414000211 · Laconia, NH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 11.2:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Laconia High School (562 students)
Laconia Middle School held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Laconia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laconia High S
Laconia High School
562 students
- This school
Laconia Middle School
414 students
- Woodland Heigh
Woodland Heights Elementary School
318 students
- Elm Street Sch
Elm Street School
259 students
- Pleasant Stree
Pleasant Street School
255 students
What this shows Laconia Middle School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laconia Middle School compares
Laconia Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,953
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
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.
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
District finance for Laconia School District reports $21,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~414 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.