Enrollment
775
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 330459000255
Middle School at Parkside — Manchester, NH
Federal NCES profile for Middle School at Parkside, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
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
District: Manchester School District · New Hampshire
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)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.5:1 New Hampshire avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+140% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle School at Parkside 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
Middle School at Parkside reports 775 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 81.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the New Hampshire state mean of 11.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 51.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 140% above the New Hampshire average and 0% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 194 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Manchester School District spends $16,662 per pupil district-wide, below the New Hampshire average of $33,165 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.8% from local sources (property taxes), 41.3% from the state, and 16.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Middle School at Parkside 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 140% | 21.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 94% | — | — |
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
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 140% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 39% in New Hampshire — lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
48.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,662
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Hampshire avg of $33,165
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 194 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 775 Top 94% in New Hampshire — larger than 6% of 500 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 81.0
Students per teacher 10.6:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 51.7% +140% vs state
NCES ID 330459000255
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 11.5%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 194:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.9%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 175
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manchester School District, which includes Middle School at Parkside.
$16,662
Per student
-50%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $33,165
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,130
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
Similar elementary schools in Manchester
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Southside Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Beech Street School
Standard public school
524 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Northwest Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Henry Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Gossler Park School
Standard public school
366 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Standard public school
279 students 11:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Middle School at Parkside
How many students attend Middle School at Parkside?
Middle School at Parkside has 775 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Manchester, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School at Parkside?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School at Parkside is 10.6:1, which is 8% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.5:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle School at Parkside?
51.7% of students at Middle School at Parkside are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School at Parkside?
The largest demographic group at Middle School at Parkside is White at 45.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Manchester, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School at Parkside?
Middle School at Parkside has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.