- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, NH
Smyth Road School
Federal NCES profile for Smyth Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330459000257
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smyth Road School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Smyth Road School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smyth Road School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Manchester, NH.
School address
District: Manchester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330459000257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Smyth Road School shrank from 426 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 330459000257 · Manchester, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 10.1:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students)
Smyth Road School shrank from 426 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Smyth Road School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manchester Mem
Manchester Memorial High School
1,296 students
- Manchester Cen
Manchester Central High School
1,130 students
- Hillside Middl
Hillside Middle School
1,071 students
- Henry J. Mclau
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School
889 students
- Middle School
Middle School at Parkside
775 students
- This school 344
Smyth Road School
344 students
What this shows Smyth Road School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smyth Road School compares
Smyth Road School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▲ 33% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$18,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 6.4%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Smyth Road School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Manchester School District reports $18,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smyth Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smyth Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,130
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Manchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mcdonough School
Standard public school
534 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Jewett School
Standard public school
443 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Weston Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Parker-Varney School
Standard public school
406 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Webster School
Standard public school
362 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Green Acres School
Standard public school
343 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Smyth Road School
How many students attend Smyth Road School?
Smyth Road School has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, NH. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smyth Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smyth Road School is 10.1:1, which is 11% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smyth Road School?
28.6% of students at Smyth Road School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smyth Road School?
The largest demographic group at Smyth Road School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Manchester, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smyth Road School?
Smyth Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Smyth Road School rank among schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Smyth Road School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Manchester, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Manchester School District?
Besides Smyth Road School, Manchester School District also operates Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students), Manchester Central High School (1,130 students), and Hillside Middle School (1,071 students). See the Manchester School District district page for the complete list.