Enrollment
286
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 330328600704 Charter school
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch — Salem, NH
Federal NCES profile for The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.5:1 New Hampshire avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.1%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch reports 286 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% above the New Hampshire state mean of 11.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 3.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 86% below the New Hampshire average and 94% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Hampshire state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.1% | ▼ 86% | 21.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 53% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
3.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 86% 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
15:1
students per teacher
— 30% above state mean
Top 94% in New Hampshire — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 286 Top 53% in New Hampshire — larger than 47% of 500 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 3.1% -86% vs state
NCES ID 330328600704
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Asian 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.0%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Similar elementary schools in Salem
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William T. Barron Elementary School
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353 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
William E. Lancaster School
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294 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mary a. Fisk Elementary School
Standard public school
272 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Dr. L. F. Soule School
Standard public school
270 students 12:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch
How many students attend The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch?
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch has 286 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Salem, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch is 15:1, which is 30% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch?
3.1% of students at The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch?
The largest demographic group at The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch is White at 80.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Salem, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch?
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.