Enrollment
534
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, NH
Mcdonough School
Federal NCES profile for Mcdonough School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330459000485
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdonough School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdonough School has class sizes larger than 77% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonough School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Manchester, NH.
School address
District: Manchester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330459000485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+125% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcdonough School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcdonough School
Mcdonough School is a large combined-grade school in Manchester, New Hampshire, enrolling 534 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 48.4% of students qualify for free meals, 125% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 534 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 20 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #20, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 534 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Manchester School District spends $16,178 per pupil, 43% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Manchester's public schools, it stands alongside Jewett School (443 students): Mcdonough School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 13.4:1).
Manchester School District also operates Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students) and Manchester Central High School (1,130 students) alongside Mcdonough 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 Mcdonough School compares
Mcdonough 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▲ 125% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 125% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$16,178
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 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
White 35.2%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Mcdonough School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manchester School District, which includes Mcdonough School.
$16,178
Per student
-43%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 41.3%
Federal 16.9%
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 Mcdonough School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdonough School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,130
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Manchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jewett School
Standard public school
443 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Weston Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Parker-Varney School
Standard public school
406 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Webster School
Standard public school
362 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Smyth Road School
Standard public school
344 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Green Acres School
Standard public school
343 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~534 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcdonough School
How many students attend Mcdonough School?
Mcdonough School has 534 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonough School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonough School is 12.7:1, which is 12% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdonough School?
48.4% of students at Mcdonough School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdonough School?
The largest demographic group at Mcdonough School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment, in Manchester, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdonough School?
Mcdonough School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Mcdonough School rank among schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonough School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Manchester, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Manchester on the city page.
Is Mcdonough School a good school?
Mcdonough School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Manchester School District?
Besides Mcdonough School, Manchester School District also operates Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students), Manchester Central High School (1,130 students), and Hillside Middle School (1,071 students). See the Manchester School District district page for the complete list.
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