- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, NH
Paul a. Smith School
Federal NCES profile for Paul a. Smith School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330309000130
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul a. Smith School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New Hampshire schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul a. Smith School has class sizes smaller than 84% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul a. Smith School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Franklin, NH.
School address
District: Franklin School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330309000130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Paul a. Smith School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 330309000130 · Franklin, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 8.7:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Middle School (301 students)
Paul a. Smith School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Paul a. Smith School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Middl
Franklin Middle School
301 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
280 students
- This school
Paul a. Smith School
261 students
What this shows Paul a. Smith School reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul a. Smith School compares
Paul a. Smith School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▲ 154% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 154% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.4%
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
$20,230
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Paul a. Smith School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Franklin School District reports $20,230 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul a. Smith School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul a. Smith School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul a. Smith School
How many students attend Paul a. Smith School?
Paul a. Smith School has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, NH. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul a. Smith School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul a. Smith School is 8.7:1, which is 23% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul a. Smith School?
54.7% of students at Paul a. Smith School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul a. Smith School?
The largest demographic group at Paul a. Smith School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Franklin, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul a. Smith School?
Paul a. Smith School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paul a. Smith School rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul a. Smith School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Franklin, 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 Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin School District?
Besides Paul a. Smith School, Franklin School District also operates Franklin Middle School (301 students) and Franklin High School (280 students). See the Franklin School District district page for the complete list.