Enrollment
312
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pembroke, NH
Pembroke Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Pembroke Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330558000361
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pembroke Hill School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of New Hampshire schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Pembroke · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pembroke Hill School has class sizes smaller than 74% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pembroke Hill School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Pembroke, NH.
School address
District: Pembroke School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330558000361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.0%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pembroke Hill School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pembroke Hill School
Pembroke Hill School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Pembroke, New Hampshire, enrolling 312 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 16.0% lands close to the New Hampshire typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 312 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #102.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pembroke School District spends $18,409 per pupil, 35% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Pembroke's elementary schools, it stands alongside Strong Foundations Charter School (337 students): Pembroke Hill School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.5:1 vs 10.5:1).
Pembroke School District also operates Pembroke Academy (744 students) and Three Rivers School (289 students) alongside Pembroke Hill 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 Pembroke Hill School compares
Pembroke Hill 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 26% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$18,409
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Pembroke Hill School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pembroke School District, which includes Pembroke Hill School.
$18,409
Per student
-35%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.7%
State 26.5%
Federal 8.8%
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 Pembroke Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pembroke Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Pembroke
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pembroke Hill School
How many students attend Pembroke Hill School?
Pembroke Hill School has 312 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pembroke, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pembroke Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pembroke Hill School is 9.5:1, which is 16% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 39% 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 Pembroke Hill School?
16.0% of students at Pembroke Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pembroke Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Pembroke Hill School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Pembroke, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pembroke Hill School?
Pembroke Hill 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 Pembroke Hill School rank among elementary schools in Pembroke?
By Resource Investment Index, Pembroke Hill School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Pembroke, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pembroke on the city page.
Is Pembroke Hill School a good school?
Pembroke Hill School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Pembroke School District?
Besides Pembroke Hill School, Pembroke School District also operates Pembroke Academy (744 students) and Three Rivers School (289 students). See the Pembroke School District district page for the complete list.
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