Enrollment
215
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsfield, NH
Pittsfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pittsfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330573000509
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsfield Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pittsfield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pittsfield, NH.
School address
District: Pittsfield School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330573000509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.4%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pittsfield Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pittsfield Elementary School
Pittsfield Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, enrolling 215 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.4:1, Pittsfield Elementary School is leaner than roughly 92% of New Hampshire schools and 35% under the state's 11.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 38.4% of students qualify for free meals, 79% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 215 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 68 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pittsfield School District spends $20,486 per pupil, 28% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 78 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 215 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Pittsfield School District also operates Pittsfield High School (161 students) and Pittsfield Middle School (103 students) alongside Pittsfield Elementary 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 Pittsfield Elementary School compares
Pittsfield Elementary 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▲ 79% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.7%
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
$20,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.3 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 91.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Pittsfield Elementary School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsfield School District, which includes Pittsfield Elementary School.
$20,486
Per student
-28%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 46.7%
Federal 14.7%
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 Pittsfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other 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 (~215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pittsfield Elementary School
How many students attend Pittsfield Elementary School?
Pittsfield Elementary School has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsfield, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsfield Elementary School is 7.4:1, which is 35% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 53% 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 Pittsfield Elementary School?
38.4% of students at Pittsfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pittsfield Elementary School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Pittsfield, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsfield Elementary School?
Pittsfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Pittsfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Pittsfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pittsfield, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pittsfield on the city page.
Is Pittsfield Elementary School a good school?
Pittsfield Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 Pittsfield School District?
Besides Pittsfield Elementary School, Pittsfield School District also operates Pittsfield High School (161 students) and Pittsfield Middle School (103 students). See the Pittsfield School District district page for the complete list.
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