Enrollment
255
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laconia, NH
Pleasant Street School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330414000212
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Street School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Laconia · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Street School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Street School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Laconia, NH.
School address
District: Laconia School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330414000212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.7%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Street School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Street School
Pleasant Street School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Laconia, New Hampshire, enrolling 255 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Hampshire median, within a few percentage points of the 11.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 38.7% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 255 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.
Among 85 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #68, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Laconia School District spends $21,216 per pupil, 25% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Laconia's public schools, it stands alongside Woodland Heights Elementary School (318 students): Pleasant Street School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.1:1 vs 10.3:1).
Laconia School District also operates Laconia High School (562 students) and Laconia Middle School (414 students) alongside Pleasant Street 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 Pleasant Street School compares
Pleasant Street 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▲ 80% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$21,216
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Pleasant Street School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laconia School District, which includes Pleasant Street School.
$21,216
Per student
-25%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 31.6%
Federal 15.8%
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 Pleasant Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laconia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Laconia
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Street School
How many students attend Pleasant Street School?
Pleasant Street School has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laconia, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Street School is 11.1:1, which is 2% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 29% 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 Pleasant Street School?
38.7% of students at Pleasant Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Street School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Street School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Laconia, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Street School?
Pleasant Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Pleasant Street School rank among schools in Laconia?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Street School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Laconia, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laconia on the city page.
Is Pleasant Street School a good school?
Pleasant Street School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. 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 Laconia School District?
Besides Pleasant Street School, Laconia School District also operates Laconia High School (562 students), Laconia Middle School (414 students), and Woodland Heights Elementary School (318 students). See the Laconia School District district page for the complete list.
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