- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pelham, NH
Pelham Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Pelham Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330555000357
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelham Memorial School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New Hampshire schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pelham · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelham Memorial School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham Memorial School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pelham, NH.
School address
District: Pelham School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330555000357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Pelham Memorial School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 330555000357 · Pelham, NH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 9.4:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pelham Elementary School (750 students)
Pelham Memorial School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Pelham Memorial School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pelham Element
Pelham Elementary School
750 students
- Pelham High Sc
Pelham High School
508 students
- This school
Pelham Memorial School
349 students
What this shows Pelham Memorial School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelham Memorial School compares
Pelham Memorial 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 71% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.6%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Pelham Memorial School is about as mixed as 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 Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pelham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelham Memorial 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pelham Memorial School
How many students attend Pelham Memorial School?
Pelham Memorial School has 349 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pelham, NH. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelham Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelham Memorial School is 9.4:1, which is 17% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 40% 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 Memorial School?
6.2% of students at Pelham Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelham Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Pelham Memorial School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Pelham, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelham Memorial School?
Pelham Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Memorial School rank among public schools in Pelham?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham Memorial School ranks #2 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 Memorial School, Pelham School District also operates Pelham Elementary School (750 students) and Pelham High School (508 students). See the Pelham School District district page for the complete list.