Enrollment
177
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sanbornton, NH
Sanbornton Central School
Federal NCES profile for Sanbornton Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330730000464
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanbornton Central School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Hampshire schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 177
- students enrolled
Sanbornton Central School has class sizes larger than 86% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Winnisquam Regional School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330730000464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sanbornton Central School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sanbornton Central School
Sanbornton Central School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sanbornton, New Hampshire, enrolling 177 students.
Class loads run heavy: 13.6:1 is larger than about 86% of New Hampshire schools and 20% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 177 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 74 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #65, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 177 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Winnisquam Regional School District spends $19,132 per pupil, 33% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Winnisquam Regional School District also operates Winnisquam Regional Middle School (361 students) and Winnisquam Regional High School (357 students) alongside Sanbornton Central 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 Sanbornton Central School compares
Sanbornton Central 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▲ 45% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$19,132
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 177 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 82.5%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Sanbornton Central School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winnisquam Regional School District, which includes Sanbornton Central School.
$19,132
Per student
-33%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 39.6%
Federal 12.5%
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 Sanbornton Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnisquam Regional Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winnisquam Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwick School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winnisquam Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanbornton Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary 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 (~177 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sanbornton Central School
How many students attend Sanbornton Central School?
Sanbornton Central School has 177 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sanbornton, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanbornton Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanbornton Central School is 13.6:1, which is 20% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sanbornton Central School?
31.1% of students at Sanbornton Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanbornton Central School?
The largest demographic group at Sanbornton Central School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Sanbornton, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanbornton Central School?
Sanbornton Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
Is Sanbornton Central School a good school?
Sanbornton Central School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Hampshire schools. 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 Winnisquam Regional School District?
Besides Sanbornton Central School, Winnisquam Regional School District also operates Winnisquam Regional Middle School (361 students), Winnisquam Regional High School (357 students), and Southwick School (251 students). See the Winnisquam Regional School District district page for the complete list.
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