- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Mcclelland School shrank from 346 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 330594000391 · Rochester, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 12.9:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Spaulding High School (1,298 students)
Mcclelland School shrank from 346 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Mcclelland School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spaulding High
Spaulding High School
1,298 students
- Rochester Midd
Rochester Middle School
803 students
- Chamberlain St 316
Chamberlain Street School
316 students
- This school 310
Mcclelland School
310 students
- East Rochester 300
East Rochester School
300 students
- William Allen 280
William Allen School
280 students
What this shows Mcclelland School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcclelland School compares
Mcclelland 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
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.
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
District finance for Rochester School District reports $18,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 Mcclelland School
How many students attend Mcclelland School?
Mcclelland School has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, NH. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), down 43.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.