Enrollment
268
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · E. Swanzey, NH
Mt. Caesar Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Caesar Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330489000302
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Caesar Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Hampshire schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in E. Swanzey · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Caesar Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Caesar Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in E. Swanzey, NH.
School address
District: Monadnock Regional School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330489000302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt. Caesar Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt. Caesar Elementary School
Mt. Caesar Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in E. Swanzey, New Hampshire, enrolling 268 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 20.8% lands close to the New Hampshire typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 268 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 143 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #126, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Monadnock Regional School District spends $20,918 per pupil, 26% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Monadnock Regional School District also operates Monadnock Regional High School (448 students) and Cutler Elementary School (316 students) alongside Mt. Caesar Elementary 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 Mt. Caesar Elementary School compares
Mt. Caesar Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 3% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$20,918
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 268 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 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Mt. Caesar Elementary School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monadnock Regional School District, which includes Mt. Caesar Elementary School.
$20,918
Per student
-26%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.5%
State 38.3%
Federal 12.2%
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 Mt. Caesar Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monadnock Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cutler Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monadnock Regional Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Troy Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Caesar Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mt. Caesar Elementary School
How many students attend Mt. Caesar Elementary School?
Mt. Caesar Elementary School has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in E. Swanzey, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Caesar Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Caesar Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 19% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Caesar Elementary School?
20.8% of students at Mt. Caesar Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Caesar Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Caesar Elementary School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in E. Swanzey, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Caesar Elementary School?
Mt. Caesar Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Mt. Caesar Elementary School rank among public schools in E. Swanzey?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Caesar Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in E. Swanzey, 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 E. Swanzey on the city page.
Is Mt. Caesar Elementary School a good school?
Mt. Caesar Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Monadnock Regional School District?
Besides Mt. Caesar Elementary School, Monadnock Regional School District also operates Monadnock Regional High School (448 students), Cutler Elementary School (316 students), and Monadnock Regional Middle School (249 students). See the Monadnock Regional School District district page for the complete list.
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