Enrollment
310
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, NH
Mcclelland School
Federal NCES profile for Mcclelland School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330594000391
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcclelland School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Hampshire schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcclelland School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcclelland School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Rochester, NH.
School address
District: Rochester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330594000391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.1%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcclelland School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcclelland School
Mcclelland School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rochester, New Hampshire, enrolling 310 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 310 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 95 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rochester School District spends $17,400 per pupil, 39% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Rochester's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chamberlain Street School (316 students): Mcclelland School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.9:1 vs 11.7:1).
Rochester School District also operates Spaulding High School (1,298 students) and Rochester Middle School (803 students) alongside Mcclelland 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 Mcclelland School compares
Mcclelland 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▲ 59% | 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
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% 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 (what these measure)
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$17,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 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 83.5%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Mcclelland School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester School District, which includes Mcclelland School.
$17,400
Per student
-39%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 39.7%
Federal 9.8%
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 Mcclelland School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rochester Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamberlain Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rochester School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Allen School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcclelland School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Rochester
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chamberlain Street School
Standard public school
316 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
William Allen School
Standard public school
280 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Maple Street Magnet School
Standard public school
114 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
School Street School
Standard public school
50 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~310 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcclelland School
How many students attend Mcclelland School?
Mcclelland School has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcclelland School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcclelland School is 12.9:1, which is 14% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcclelland School?
34.1% of students at Mcclelland School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcclelland School?
The largest demographic group at Mcclelland School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Rochester, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcclelland School?
Mcclelland School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Mcclelland School rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcclelland School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Rochester, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rochester on the city page.
Is Mcclelland School a good school?
Mcclelland School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Hampshire schools. 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 Rochester School District?
Besides Mcclelland School, Rochester School District also operates Spaulding High School (1,298 students), Rochester Middle School (803 students), and Chamberlain Street School (316 students). See the Rochester School District district page for the complete list.
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