Enrollment
311
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 339997410033 Charter school
Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School — Peterborough, NH
Federal NCES profile for Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 29
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
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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 11.5:1 New Hampshire avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.6%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School reports 311 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 54% above the New Hampshire state mean of 11.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 2.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 88% below the New Hampshire average and 95% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 54% | 11.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 88% | 21.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 58% | — | — |
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
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 88% below 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
— 54% above state mean
Top 97% in New Hampshire — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Overview
Enrollment 311 Top 58% in New Hampshire — larger than 42% of 500 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 17.7:1 +54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 2.6% -88% vs state
NCES ID 339997410033
Student demographics
White 97.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School
How many students attend Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School?
Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School has 311 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Peterborough, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School is 17.7:1, which is 54% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School?
2.6% of students at Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School?
The largest demographic group at Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School is White at 97.7%. The school serves a student body in Peterborough, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School?
Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.