Enrollment
30
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oyster River Preschool Education Program compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oyster River Preschool Education Program
Oyster River Preschool Education Program is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Durham, New Hampshire, enrolling 30 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 93% of New Hampshire schools and 33% 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 10.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of New Hampshire schools, with 30 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oyster River Coop School District spends $21,762 per pupil, 23% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Oyster River Coop School District also operates Oyster River High School (825 students) and Oyster River Middle School (585 students) alongside Oyster River Preschool Education Program.
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 Oyster River Preschool Education Program compares
Oyster River Preschool Education Program 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,762
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
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oyster River Coop School District, which includes Oyster River Preschool Education Program.
$21,762
Per student
-23%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.6%
State 19.9%
Federal 4.5%
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 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
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
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 (~30 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Durham on the city page.
Is Oyster River Preschool Education Program a good school?
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. 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 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.
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