Enrollment
474
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newmarket, NH
Newmarket Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Newmarket Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330528000340
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newmarket Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Newmarket · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Newmarket Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newmarket Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newmarket, NH.
School address
District: Newmarket School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330528000340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.9%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newmarket Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newmarket Elementary School
Newmarket Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Newmarket, New Hampshire, enrolling 474 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 474 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 141 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #137, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 474 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Newmarket School District spends $22,254 per pupil, 22% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Newmarket School District also operates Newmarket Jr.-Sr. High School (274 students) and Newmarket Jr.-Sr. High (Elem) (225 students) alongside Newmarket 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 Newmarket Elementary School compares
Newmarket 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 40% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$22,254
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 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 84.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Newmarket Elementary School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newmarket School District, which includes Newmarket Elementary School.
$22,254
Per student
-22%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.7%
State 20.8%
Federal 8.5%
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 Newmarket Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Jr.-Sr. High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newmarket Jr.-Sr. High (Elem) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newmarket Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newmarket Elementary School
How many students attend Newmarket Elementary School?
Newmarket Elementary School has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newmarket, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newmarket Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newmarket Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 8% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newmarket Elementary School?
12.9% of students at Newmarket Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newmarket Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Newmarket Elementary School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Newmarket, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newmarket Elementary School?
Newmarket Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Newmarket Elementary School rank among public schools in Newmarket?
By Resource Investment Index, Newmarket Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newmarket, 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 Newmarket on the city page.
Is Newmarket Elementary School a good school?
Newmarket Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Newmarket School District?
Besides Newmarket Elementary School, Newmarket School District also operates Newmarket Jr.-Sr. High School (274 students) and Newmarket Jr.-Sr. High (Elem) (225 students). See the Newmarket School District district page for the complete list.
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