- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northfield, NH
Southwick School
Federal NCES profile for Southwick School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330730000204
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwick School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- students per teacher
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 251
- students enrolled
Southwick School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Winnisquam Regional School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330730000204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Southwick School shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 330730000204 · Northfield, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 10:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Winnisquam Regional Middle School (361 students)
Southwick School shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Southwick School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winnisquam Reg
Winnisquam Regional Middle School
361 students
- Winnisquam Reg
Winnisquam Regional High School
357 students
- This school
Southwick School
251 students
- Sanbornton Cen
Sanbornton Central School
177 students
- Winnisquam Ear 30
Winnisquam Early Learning Center
30 students
What this shows Southwick School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwick School compares
Southwick 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 | ▼ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▲ 54% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$19,705
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Southwick School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Winnisquam Regional School District reports $19,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwick School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnisquam Regional Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnisquam Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sanbornton Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnisquam Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwick School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwick School
How many students attend Southwick School?
Southwick School has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northfield, NH. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwick School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwick School is 10:1, which is 12% 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 Southwick School?
33.1% of students at Southwick School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwick School?
The largest demographic group at Southwick School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Northfield, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwick School?
Southwick School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Winnisquam Regional School District?
Besides Southwick School, Winnisquam Regional School District also operates Winnisquam Regional Middle School (361 students), Winnisquam Regional High School (357 students), and Sanbornton Central School (177 students). See the Winnisquam Regional School District district page for the complete list.