- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandown, NH
Sandown Central School
Federal NCES profile for Sandown Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330672000438
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandown Central School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Hampshire schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 154
- students enrolled
Sandown Central School has class sizes larger than 93% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Timberlane Regional School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330672000438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Sandown Central School held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 330672000438 · Sandown, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 15.4:1 · 3.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Timberlane Regional High School (944 students)
Sandown Central School held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Sandown Central 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
- Pollard Elemen
Pollard Elementary School
434 students
- Atkinson Acade 364
Atkinson Academy
364 students
- Sandown North 322
Sandown North Elementary School
322 students
- This school 154
Sandown Central School
154 students
What this shows Sandown Central School reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandown Central School compares
Sandown Central 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.7% | ▼ 83% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Sandown Central School is about as mixed as 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 Sandown Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberlane Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timberlane Regional Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pollard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atkinson Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandown North Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandown Central 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
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandown Central School
How many students attend Sandown Central School?
Sandown Central School has 154 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandown, NH. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandown Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandown Central School is 15.4:1, which is 36% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandown Central School?
3.7% of students at Sandown Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandown Central School?
The largest demographic group at Sandown Central School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Sandown, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandown Central School?
Sandown Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Timberlane Regional School District?
Besides Sandown Central School, Timberlane Regional School District also operates Timberlane Regional High School (944 students), Timberlane Regional Middle School (723 students), and Pollard Elementary School (434 students). See the Timberlane Regional School District district page for the complete list.