Enrollment
96
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hudson, NH
Nottingham West Elementary Pre School
Federal NCES profile for Nottingham West Elementary Pre School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330393000742
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nottingham West Elementary Pre School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Hampshire schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nottingham West Elementary Pre School has class sizes larger than 96% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nottingham West Elementary Pre School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Hudson, NH.
School address
District: Hudson School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330393000742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.6%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nottingham West Elementary Pre School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nottingham West Elementary Pre School
Nottingham West Elementary Pre School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hudson, New Hampshire, enrolling 96 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 96% of New Hampshire schools and 70% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 7.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 96 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 41 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #38, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hudson School District spends $18,508 per pupil, 35% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hudson School District also operates Alvirne High School (976 students) and Hudson Memorial School (648 students) alongside Nottingham West Elementary Pre 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 Nottingham West Elementary Pre School compares
Nottingham West Elementary Pre 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 70% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 65% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 96% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.3%
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
$18,508
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Nottingham West Elementary Pre School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudson School District, which includes Nottingham West Elementary Pre School.
$18,508
Per student
-35%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.3%
State 25.4%
Federal 9.2%
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 Nottingham West Elementary Pre School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvirne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson Memorial School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nottingham West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hills Garrison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nottingham West Elementary Pre School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- 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 (~96 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nottingham West Elementary Pre School
How many students attend Nottingham West Elementary Pre School?
Nottingham West Elementary Pre School has 96 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hudson, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nottingham West Elementary Pre School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nottingham West Elementary Pre School is 19.2:1, which is 70% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nottingham West Elementary Pre School?
7.6% of students at Nottingham West Elementary Pre School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nottingham West Elementary Pre School?
The largest demographic group at Nottingham West Elementary Pre School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Hudson, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nottingham West Elementary Pre School?
Nottingham West Elementary Pre School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nottingham West Elementary Pre School rank among public schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Nottingham West Elementary Pre School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Hudson, 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 Hudson on the city page.
Is Nottingham West Elementary Pre School a good school?
Nottingham West Elementary Pre School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Hudson School District?
Besides Nottingham West Elementary Pre School, Hudson School District also operates Alvirne High School (976 students), Hudson Memorial School (648 students), and Nottingham West Elementary School (457 students). See the Hudson School District district page for the complete list.
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