- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Pelham Elementary School held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 330555000600 · Pelham, NH Other · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 14.4:1 · 6.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pelham High School (508 students)
Pelham Elementary School held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.3 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Pelham Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pelham Elementary School
750 students
- Pelham High Sc
Pelham High School
508 students
- Pelham Memoria
Pelham Memorial School
349 students
What this shows Pelham Elementary School reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelham Elementary School compares
Pelham Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,707
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
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.
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
District finance for Pelham School District reports $18,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~750 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 756 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.