Enrollment
24
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portsmouth, NH
Peep School - Pre School Program
Federal NCES profile for Peep School - Pre School Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330582000547
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peep School - Pre School Program earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Hampshire.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Peep School - Pre School Program has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peep School - Pre School Program ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Portsmouth, NH.
School address
District: Portsmouth School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330582000547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peep School - Pre School Program compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peep School - Pre School Program
Peep School - Pre School Program is a small combined-grade school in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, enrolling 24 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of New Hampshire schools, with 24 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Portsmouth School District also operates Portsmouth High School (1,017 students) and Portsmouth Middle School (486 students) alongside Peep School - Pre School 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 Peep School - Pre School Program compares
Peep School - Pre School 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▲ 21% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.2%
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
$23,187
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 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 4.2%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Peep School - Pre School Program is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portsmouth School District, which includes Peep School - Pre School Program.
$23,187
Per student
-18%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 24.3%
Federal 5.9%
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 Peep School - Pre School Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portsmouth Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary C. Dondero Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Harbour School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Franklin School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peep School - Pre School Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~24 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Peep School - Pre School Program
How many students attend Peep School - Pre School Program?
Peep School - Pre School Program has 24 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portsmouth, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peep School - Pre School Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Peep School - Pre School Program is 12:1, which is 6% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peep School - Pre School Program?
26.1% of students at Peep School - Pre School Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peep School - Pre School Program?
The largest demographic group at Peep School - Pre School Program is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Portsmouth, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peep School - Pre School Program?
Peep School - Pre School Program has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Peep School - Pre School Program rank among public schools in Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Peep School - Pre School Program ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth on the city page.
Is Peep School - Pre School Program a good school?
Peep School - Pre School Program earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. 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 Portsmouth School District?
Besides Peep School - Pre School Program, Portsmouth School District also operates Portsmouth High School (1,017 students), Portsmouth Middle School (486 students), and Mary C. Dondero Elementary School (328 students). See the Portsmouth School District district page for the complete list.
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