Enrollment
750
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pelham, NH
Pelham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pelham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330555000600
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelham Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pelham · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelham Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pelham, NH.
School address
District: Pelham School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330555000600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.5%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pelham Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pelham Elementary School
Pelham Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Pelham, New Hampshire, enrolling 750 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.4:1 is larger than about 90% of New Hampshire schools and 27% 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 6.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 93% of state schools at 750 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 64 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #48, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pelham School District spends $18,196 per pupil, 36% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Pelham School District also operates Pelham High School (508 students) and Pelham Memorial School (349 students) alongside Pelham Elementary School.
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 Pelham Elementary School compares
Pelham Elementary School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 70% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$18,196
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 7.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Pelham Elementary School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pelham School District, which includes Pelham Elementary School.
$18,196
Per student
-36%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.6%
State 22.6%
Federal 5.8%
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 Pelham Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pelham Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelham Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~750 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pelham Elementary School
How many students attend Pelham Elementary School?
Pelham Elementary School has 750 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pelham, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelham Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 27% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pelham Elementary School?
6.5% of students at Pelham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pelham Elementary School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Pelham, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelham Elementary School?
Pelham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pelham Elementary School rank among public schools in Pelham?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pelham, 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 Pelham on the city page.
Is Pelham Elementary School a good school?
Pelham Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Hampshire schools. 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 Pelham School District?
Besides Pelham Elementary School, Pelham School District also operates Pelham High School (508 students) and Pelham Memorial School (349 students). See the Pelham School District district page for the complete list.
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