- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lancaster, NH
Lancaster Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lancaster Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330705000453
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lancaster Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New Hampshire schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.9:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 310
- students enrolled
Lancaster Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 330705000453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Lancaster Elementary School shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 330705000453 · Lancaster, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 7.9:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: White Mountains Regional High School (319 students)
Lancaster Elementary School shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Lancaster Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White Mountain
White Mountains Regional High School
319 students
- This school
Lancaster Elementary School
310 students
- Whitefield Ele
Whitefield Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Lancaster Elementary School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lancaster Elementary School compares
Lancaster Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▲ 40% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 10% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$26,287
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Lancaster Elementary School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for White Mountains Regional School District reports $26,287 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lancaster Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Mountains Regional High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitefield Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lancaster Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Elementary School
How many students attend Lancaster Elementary School?
Lancaster Elementary School has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lancaster, NH. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Elementary School is 7.9:1, which is 30% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 50% 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 Lancaster Elementary School?
30.2% of students at Lancaster Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lancaster Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lancaster Elementary School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Lancaster, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lancaster Elementary School?
Lancaster Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in White Mountains Regional School District?
Besides Lancaster Elementary School, White Mountains Regional School District also operates White Mountains Regional High School (319 students) and Whitefield Elementary School (256 students). See the White Mountains Regional School District district page for the complete list.