- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plaistow, NH
Pollard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pollard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330672000436
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pollard Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Plaistow · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 5.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pollard Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pollard Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Plaistow, NH.
School address
District: Timberlane Regional School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330672000436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Pollard Elementary School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 330672000436 · Plaistow, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 11.7:1 · 5.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Timberlane Regional High School (944 students)
Pollard Elementary School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Pollard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timberlane Reg
Timberlane Regional High School
944 students
- Timberlane Reg
Timberlane Regional Middle School
723 students
- This school
Pollard Elementary School
434 students
- Atkinson Acade 364
Atkinson Academy
364 students
- Sandown North 322
Sandown North Elementary School
322 students
- Danville Eleme 283
Danville Elementary School
283 students
What this shows Pollard Elementary School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pollard Elementary School compares
Pollard Elementary 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 | 11.7:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.8% | ▼ 73% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$21,048
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 217 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 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Pollard Elementary School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Timberlane Regional School District reports $21,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pollard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberlane Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timberlane Regional Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atkinson Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandown North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Danville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pollard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pollard Elementary School
How many students attend Pollard Elementary School?
Pollard Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plaistow, NH. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pollard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pollard Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 4% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pollard Elementary School?
5.8% of students at Pollard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pollard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pollard Elementary School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Plaistow, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pollard Elementary School?
Pollard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Pollard Elementary School rank among public schools in Plaistow?
By Resource Investment Index, Pollard Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Plaistow, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Timberlane Regional School District?
Besides Pollard Elementary School, Timberlane Regional School District also operates Timberlane Regional High School (944 students), Timberlane Regional Middle School (723 students), and Atkinson Academy (364 students). See the Timberlane Regional School District district page for the complete list.