- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Pleasant Street School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 330414000212 · Laconia, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 11.1:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Laconia High School (562 students)
Pleasant Street School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laconia High S
Laconia High School
562 students
- Laconia Middle
Laconia Middle School
414 students
- Woodland Heigh
Woodland Heights Elementary School
318 students
- Elm Street Sch
Elm Street School
259 students
- This school
Pleasant Street School
255 students
What this shows Pleasant Street School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Street School compares
Pleasant Street 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,953
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
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.
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
District finance for Laconia School District reports $21,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.