- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manchester, NH
Middle School at Parkside
Federal NCES profile for Middle School at Parkside, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330459000255
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School at Parkside earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle School at Parkside has class sizes smaller than 72% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School at Parkside ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Manchester, NH.
School address
District: Manchester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330459000255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Middle School at Parkside shrank from 858 students in 2022-23 to 801 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 81.5 → 83.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 330459000255 · Manchester, NH Elementary · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 9.6:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students)
Middle School at Parkside shrank from 858 students in 2022-23 to 801 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 81.5 → 83.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Middle School at Parkside in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manchester Mem
Manchester Memorial High School
1,296 students
- Manchester Cen
Manchester Central High School
1,130 students
- Hillside Middl
Hillside Middle School
1,071 students
- Henry J. Mclau
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School
889 students
- This school
Middle School at Parkside
775 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle School
768 students
What this shows Middle School at Parkside reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle School at Parkside compares
Middle School at Parkside 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 140% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 140% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$18,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Middle School at Parkside is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Manchester School District reports $18,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle School at Parkside 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle School at Parkside's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Manchester
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Southside Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Beech Street School
Standard public school
524 students 11.4:1 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 13.1:1 students per teacher
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Standard public school
279 students 10.7:1 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 (~775 students)
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 an elementary school in Manchester, NH. CCD year-over-year: 858 (2022-23) → 801 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School at Parkside?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School at Parkside is 9.6:1, which is 15% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Manchester, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School at Parkside?
Middle School at Parkside has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Middle School at Parkside rank among elementary schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School at Parkside ranks #4 of 10 elementary 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 elementary schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Manchester School District?
Besides Middle School at Parkside, 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.