Enrollment
296
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bristol, NH
Newfound Memorial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Newfound Memorial Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330522000517
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newfound Memorial Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Newfound Memorial Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newfound Memorial Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bristol, NH.
School address
District: Newfound Area School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330522000517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newfound Memorial Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newfound Memorial Middle School
Newfound Memorial Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bristol, New Hampshire, enrolling 296 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 29.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 296 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 119 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #106, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Newfound Area School District spends $21,365 per pupil, 25% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 98 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 296 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Newfound Area School District also operates Newfound Regional High School (357 students) and Bristol Elementary School (203 students) alongside Newfound Memorial Middle 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 Newfound Memorial Middle School compares
Newfound Memorial Middle 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 | 11.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▲ 36% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$21,365
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 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 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 93.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Newfound Memorial Middle School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newfound Area School District, which includes Newfound Memorial Middle School.
$21,365
Per student
-25%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.3%
State 30.0%
Federal 11.7%
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 Newfound Memorial Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfound Regional High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bristol Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgewater-Hebron Village School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hampton Community School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Danbury Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newfound Memorial Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle 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 (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Newfound Memorial Middle School
How many students attend Newfound Memorial Middle School?
Newfound Memorial Middle School has 296 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bristol, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newfound Memorial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newfound Memorial Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 4% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newfound Memorial Middle School?
29.3% of students at Newfound Memorial Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newfound Memorial Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Newfound Memorial Middle School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Bristol, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newfound Memorial Middle School?
Newfound Memorial Middle 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 Newfound Memorial Middle School rank among public schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Newfound Memorial Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bristol, 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 Bristol on the city page.
Is Newfound Memorial Middle School a good school?
Newfound Memorial Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. 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 Newfound Area School District?
Besides Newfound Memorial Middle School, Newfound Area School District also operates Newfound Regional High School (357 students), Bristol Elementary School (203 students), and Bridgewater-Hebron Village School (137 students). See the Newfound Area School District district page for the complete list.
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