Enrollment
434
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.8%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pollard Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pollard Elementary School
Pollard Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Plaistow, New Hampshire, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.8% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the New Hampshire average.
Enrollment of 434 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 126 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Timberlane Regional School District spends $21,250 per pupil, 25% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Timberlane Regional School District also operates Timberlane Regional High School (944 students) and Timberlane Regional Middle School (723 students) alongside Pollard 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 Pollard Elementary School compares
Pollard 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,250
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Timberlane Regional School District, which includes Pollard Elementary School.
$21,250
Per student
-25%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.6%
State 24.1%
Federal 4.3%
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 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
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~434 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Plaistow on the city page.
Is Pollard Elementary School a good school?
Pollard Elementary School earns 42/100 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 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.
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