- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manchester, NH
Southside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330459000258
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Middle School ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Manchester, NH.
School address
District: Manchester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330459000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Southside Middle School held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.5 → 77.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 330459000258 · Manchester, NH Elementary · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 9.4:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Memorial High School (1,296 students)
Southside Middle School held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.5 → 77.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Southside Middle 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
Southside Middle School
768 students
What this shows Southside Middle School reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Middle School compares
Southside Middle 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▲ 99% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.2%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 8.6%
Asian 5.1%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Southside Middle 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 Southside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside Middle 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 elementary schools in Manchester
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Middle School at Parkside
Standard public school
775 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Beech Street School
Standard public school
524 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Northwest Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Henry Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Gossler Park School
Standard public school
366 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Standard public school
279 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~768 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Middle School
How many students attend Southside Middle School?
Southside Middle School has 768 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manchester, NH. CCD year-over-year: 750 (2022-23) → 741 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 17% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 40% 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 Southside Middle School?
42.8% of students at Southside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southside Middle School is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Manchester, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Middle School?
Southside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Southside Middle School rank among elementary schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Middle School ranks #3 of 10 elementary 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 elementary schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Manchester School District?
Besides Southside Middle 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.