- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pelham, NH
Pelham High School
Federal NCES profile for Pelham High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330555000358
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelham High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pelham · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 5.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelham High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pelham, NH.
School address
District: Pelham School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330555000358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Pelham High School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 330555000358 · Pelham, NH High · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 9.2:1 · 5.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Pelham Elementary School (750 students)
Pelham High School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Pelham High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pelham Element
Pelham Elementary School
750 students
- This school
Pelham High School
508 students
- Pelham Memoria
Pelham Memorial School
349 students
What this shows Pelham High School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelham High School compares
Pelham High 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.6% | ▼ 74% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.3%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Pelham High School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pelham Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelham High 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 high 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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pelham High School
How many students attend Pelham High School?
Pelham High School has 508 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pelham, NH. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelham High School is 9.2:1, which is 19% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 41% 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 Pelham High School?
5.6% of students at Pelham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelham High School?
The largest demographic group at Pelham High School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Pelham, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelham High School?
Pelham High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Pelham?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham High School ranks #1 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 High School, Pelham School District also operates Pelham Elementary School (750 students) and Pelham Memorial School (349 students). See the Pelham School District district page for the complete list.