- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sunapee, NH
Sunapee Central School
Federal NCES profile for Sunapee Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330654000430
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunapee Central School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sunapee · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunapee Central School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunapee Central School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sunapee, NH.
School address
District: Sunapee School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330654000430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Sunapee Central School grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+11.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 330654000430 · Sunapee, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 8.8:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunapee Sr. High School (131 students)
Sunapee Central School grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+11.9%). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Sunapee Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sunapee Central School
168 students
- Sunapee Sr. Hi
Sunapee Sr. High School
131 students
- Sunapee Middle
Sunapee Middle High School
101 students
What this shows Sunapee Central School reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunapee Central School compares
Sunapee Central School is a growing 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▲ 8% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$34,037
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Sunapee Central School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Sunapee School District reports $34,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunapee Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunapee Sr. High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunapee Middle High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunapee Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunapee Central School
How many students attend Sunapee Central School?
Sunapee Central School has 168 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sunapee, NH. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunapee Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunapee Central School is 8.8:1, which is 22% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 44% 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 Sunapee Central School?
23.3% of students at Sunapee Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunapee Central School?
The largest demographic group at Sunapee Central School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Sunapee, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunapee Central School?
Sunapee Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Sunapee Central School rank among public schools in Sunapee?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunapee Central School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sunapee, 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 Sunapee School District?
Besides Sunapee Central School, Sunapee School District also operates Sunapee Sr. High School (131 students) and Sunapee Middle High School (101 students). See the Sunapee School District district page for the complete list.