- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Durham, NH
Oyster River Preschool Education Program
Federal NCES profile for Oyster River Preschool Education Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330552000735
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oyster River Preschool Education Program earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Hampshire.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oyster River Preschool Education Program has class sizes larger than 93% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oyster River Preschool Education Program ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Durham, NH.
School address
District: Oyster River Coop School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330552000735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Oyster River Preschool Education Program shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 330552000735 · Durham, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
30 enr · 15:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Oyster River High School (825 students)
Oyster River Preschool Education Program shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Oyster River Preschool Education Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oyster River H
Oyster River High School
825 students
- Oyster River M
Oyster River Middle School
585 students
- Mast Way Schoo
Mast Way School
348 students
- Moharimet Scho 309
Moharimet School
309 students
- This school 30
Oyster River Preschool Education Program
30 students
What this shows Oyster River Preschool Education Program reports 30 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oyster River Preschool Education Program compares
Oyster River Preschool Education Program is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 53% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.0%
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
$22,976
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Oyster River Preschool Education Program is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Oyster River Coop School District reports $22,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oyster River Preschool Education Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oyster River Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mast Way School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moharimet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oyster River Preschool Education Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~30 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oyster River Preschool Education Program
How many students attend Oyster River Preschool Education Program?
Oyster River Preschool Education Program has 30 students enrolled. It is a public school in Durham, NH. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oyster River Preschool Education Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Oyster River Preschool Education Program is 15:1, which is 33% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oyster River Preschool Education Program?
10.0% of students at Oyster River Preschool Education Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oyster River Preschool Education Program?
The largest demographic group at Oyster River Preschool Education Program is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Durham, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oyster River Preschool Education Program?
Oyster River Preschool Education Program has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oyster River Preschool Education Program rank among public schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, Oyster River Preschool Education Program ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Durham, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Oyster River Coop School District?
Besides Oyster River Preschool Education Program, Oyster River Coop School District also operates Oyster River High School (825 students), Oyster River Middle School (585 students), and Mast Way School (348 students). See the Oyster River Coop School District district page for the complete list.