- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bedford, NH
Peter Woodbury School
Federal NCES profile for Peter Woodbury School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330174000019
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peter Woodbury School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New Hampshire schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Peter Woodbury School has class sizes larger than 81% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peter Woodbury School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Bedford, NH.
School address
District: Bedford School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330174000019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Peter Woodbury School shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 330174000019 · Bedford, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 13:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford High School (1,360 students)
Peter Woodbury School shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Peter Woodbury School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bedford High S
Bedford High School
1,360 students
- Ross a. Lurgio
Ross a. Lurgio Middle School
646 students
- Mckelvie Inter
Mckelvie Intermediate School
619 students
- Riddle Brook S 478
Riddle Brook School
478 students
- Memorial Schoo 439
Memorial School
439 students
- This school 428
Peter Woodbury School
428 students
What this shows Peter Woodbury School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peter Woodbury School compares
Peter Woodbury School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 72% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,552
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Asian 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Peter Woodbury School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford School District reports $18,552 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peter Woodbury School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross a. Lurgio Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckelvie Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riddle Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peter Woodbury School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Bedford
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peter Woodbury School
How many students attend Peter Woodbury School?
Peter Woodbury School has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bedford, NH. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peter Woodbury School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peter Woodbury School is 13:1, which is 15% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peter Woodbury School?
6.0% of students at Peter Woodbury School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peter Woodbury School?
The largest demographic group at Peter Woodbury School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Bedford, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peter Woodbury School?
Peter Woodbury School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Peter Woodbury School rank among elementary schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Peter Woodbury School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Bedford, 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 Bedford on the city page.
What other schools are in Bedford School District?
Besides Peter Woodbury School, Bedford School District also operates Bedford High School (1,360 students), Ross a. Lurgio Middle School (646 students), and Mckelvie Intermediate School (619 students). See the Bedford School District district page for the complete list.