Enrollment
439
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bedford, NH
Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330174000018
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Hampshire schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial School has class sizes larger than 87% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Bedford, NH.
School address
District: Bedford School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330174000018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.3%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Memorial School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Memorial School
Memorial School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bedford, New Hampshire, enrolling 439 students.
Class loads run heavy: 13.7:1 is larger than about 87% of New Hampshire schools and 21% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 439 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 139 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #111, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bedford School District spends $17,544 per pupil, 38% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bedford School District also operates Bedford High School (1,360 students) and Ross a. Lurgio Middle School (646 students) alongside Memorial 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 Memorial School compares
Memorial 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 52% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$17,544
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 73.3%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Memorial School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford School District, which includes Memorial School.
$17,544
Per student
-38%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.0%
State 25.2%
Federal 4.8%
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 Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross a. Lurgio Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckelvie Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riddle Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peter Woodbury School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Memorial School
How many students attend Memorial School?
Memorial School has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bedford, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial School is 13.7:1, which is 21% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial School?
10.3% of students at Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Bedford, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial School?
Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Memorial School rank among public schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Bedford, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bedford on the city page.
Is Memorial School a good school?
Memorial School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Bedford School District?
Besides Memorial School, Bedford School District also operates Bedford High School (1,360 students), Ross a. Lurgio Middle School (646 students), and Mckelvie Intermediate School (619 students). See the Bedford School District district page for the complete list.
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