- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Peep School - Pre School Program shrank from 23 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (-21.7%).
Teacher FTE held 2.3 → 2.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 330582000547 · Portsmouth, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 12:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Portsmouth High School (1,017 students)
Peep School - Pre School Program shrank from 23 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (-21.7%). Teacher FTE held 2.3 → 2.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Peep School - Pre School Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portsmouth Hig
Portsmouth High School
1,017 students
- Portsmouth Mid
Portsmouth Middle School
486 students
- Mary C. Donder 328
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
328 students
- Little Harbour 325
Little Harbour School
325 students
- New Franklin S 247
New Franklin School
247 students
- This school 24
Peep School - Pre School Program
24 students
What this shows Peep School - Pre School Program reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peep School - Pre School Program compares
Peep School - Pre School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,059
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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
District finance for Portsmouth School District reports $25,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~24 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), down 5.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.