Enrollment
457
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hudson, NH
Nottingham West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nottingham West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330393000513
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nottingham West Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Nottingham West 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, Nottingham West Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hudson, NH.
School address
District: Hudson School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330393000513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.3%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nottingham West Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nottingham West Elementary School
Nottingham West Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hudson, New Hampshire, enrolling 457 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 457 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
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 #131, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 457 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% 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.
Among Hudson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hills Garrison Elementary School (354 students): Nottingham West Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 16.9:1).
Hudson School District also operates Alvirne High School (976 students) and Hudson Memorial School (648 students) alongside Nottingham West 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 Nottingham West Elementary School compares
Nottingham West 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 | 13.3% | ▼ 38% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 19% | - | - |
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.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
25.4%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Nottingham West Elementary 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 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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvirne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson Memorial School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hills Garrison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nottingham West Elementary Pre School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nottingham West Elementary 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
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Hudson
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~457 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nottingham West Elementary School
How many students attend Nottingham West Elementary School?
Nottingham West Elementary School has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hudson, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nottingham West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nottingham West 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 Nottingham West Elementary School?
13.3% of students at Nottingham West Elementary 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 School?
The largest demographic group at Nottingham West Elementary School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Hudson, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nottingham West Elementary School?
Nottingham West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Nottingham West Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Nottingham West Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Hudson on the city page.
Is Nottingham West Elementary School a good school?
Nottingham West Elementary School earns 30/100 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 Hudson School District?
Besides Nottingham West Elementary School, Hudson School District also operates Alvirne High School (976 students), Hudson Memorial School (648 students), and Hills Garrison Elementary School (354 students). See the Hudson School District district page for the complete list.
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