Enrollment
487
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 330459000505
Northwest Elementary School — Manchester, NH
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 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)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.5:1 New Hampshire avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+129% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Elementary School 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
Northwest Elementary School reports 487 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% 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 29% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 49.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 129% above the New Hampshire average and 5% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 244 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 44.6% 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 34/100 (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 Northwest Elementary School 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 129% | 21.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 84% | — | — |
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
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 129% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 52% in New Hampshire — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
44.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 244 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 487 Top 84% in New Hampshire — larger than 16% of 500 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 11.3:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 49.3% +129% vs state
NCES ID 330459000505
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 10.5%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 244:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 44.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manchester School District, which includes Northwest Elementary School.
$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
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
Similar elementary schools in Manchester
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Middle School at Parkside
Standard public school
775 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
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
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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Chronic absenteeism
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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 Northwest Elementary School
How many students attend Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has 487 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Manchester, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 2% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.5:1 and 29% 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 Northwest Elementary School?
49.3% of students at Northwest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Elementary School is White at 51.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Manchester, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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.