- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peterborough, NH
South Meadow School
Federal NCES profile for South Meadow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330248000073
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Meadow School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Peterborough · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Meadow School has class sizes smaller than 74% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Meadow School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Peterborough, NH.
School address
District: Contoocook Valley School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330248000073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
South Meadow School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 330248000073 · Peterborough, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 9.5:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Conval Regional High School (645 students)
South Meadow School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
South Meadow School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conval Regiona
Conval Regional High School
645 students
- This school
South Meadow School
332 students
- Peterborough E 254
Peterborough Elementary School
254 students
- Great Brook Sc 224
Great Brook School
224 students
- Antrim Element 133
Antrim Elementary School
133 students
- Greenfield Ele 91
Greenfield Elementary School
91 students
What this shows South Meadow School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Meadow School compares
South Meadow 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 15% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$27,086
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, South Meadow School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Contoocook Valley School District reports $27,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Meadow School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conval Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peterborough Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Brook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Antrim Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Meadow School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Peterborough
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Meadow School
How many students attend South Meadow School?
South Meadow School has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peterborough, NH. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Meadow School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Meadow School is 9.5:1, which is 16% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 39% 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 South Meadow School?
18.3% of students at South Meadow School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Meadow School?
The largest demographic group at South Meadow School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Peterborough, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Meadow School?
South Meadow School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 South Meadow School rank among public schools in Peterborough?
By Resource Investment Index, South Meadow School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Peterborough, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Contoocook Valley School District?
Besides South Meadow School, Contoocook Valley School District also operates Conval Regional High School (645 students), Peterborough Elementary School (254 students), and Great Brook School (224 students). See the Contoocook Valley School District district page for the complete list.