Enrollment
646
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bedford, NH
Ross a. Lurgio Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ross a. Lurgio Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330174000681
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ross a. Lurgio Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ross a. Lurgio Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ross a. Lurgio Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Bedford, NH.
School address
District: Bedford School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330174000681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.7%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ross a. Lurgio Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ross a. Lurgio Middle School
Ross a. Lurgio Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Bedford, New Hampshire, enrolling 646 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.7% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the New Hampshire average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 90% of state schools at 646 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bedford School District spends $17,544 per pupil, 38% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bedford School District also operates Bedford High School (1,360 students) and Mckelvie Intermediate School (619 students) alongside Ross a. Lurgio Middle 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 Ross a. Lurgio Middle School compares
Ross a. Lurgio Middle 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 | 11.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.7% | ▼ 83% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,544
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 78.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Ross a. Lurgio Middle School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford School District, which includes Ross a. Lurgio Middle School.
$17,544
Per student
-38%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.0%
State 25.2%
Federal 4.8%
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 Ross a. Lurgio Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckelvie Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riddle Brook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peter Woodbury School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ross a. Lurgio Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle 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 (~646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ross a. Lurgio Middle School
How many students attend Ross a. Lurgio Middle School?
Ross a. Lurgio Middle School has 646 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bedford, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross a. Lurgio Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross a. Lurgio Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 2% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ross a. Lurgio Middle School?
3.7% of students at Ross a. Lurgio Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ross a. Lurgio Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ross a. Lurgio Middle School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Bedford, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ross a. Lurgio Middle School?
Ross a. Lurgio Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Ross a. Lurgio Middle School rank among public schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Ross a. Lurgio Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Bedford, 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 Bedford on the city page.
Is Ross a. Lurgio Middle School a good school?
Ross a. Lurgio Middle School earns 46/100 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 Bedford School District?
Besides Ross a. Lurgio Middle School, Bedford School District also operates Bedford High School (1,360 students), Mckelvie Intermediate School (619 students), and Riddle Brook School (478 students). See the Bedford School District district page for the complete list.
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