- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Merrimack, NH
Thorntons Ferry School
Federal NCES profile for Thorntons Ferry School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330474000280
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thorntons Ferry School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Merrimack · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thorntons Ferry School has class sizes larger than 72% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thorntons Ferry School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Merrimack, NH.
School address
District: Merrimack School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330474000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Thorntons Ferry School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 330474000280 · Merrimack, NH Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 12.3:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrimack High School (1,057 students)
Thorntons Ferry School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Thorntons Ferry School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrimack High
Merrimack High School
1,057 students
- James Mastrico
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
533 students
- This school
Thorntons Ferry School
504 students
- Reeds Ferry Sc
Reeds Ferry School
504 students
- Merrimack Midd
Merrimack Middle School
480 students
- James Mastrico 375
James Mastricola Elementary School
375 students
What this shows Thorntons Ferry School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thorntons Ferry School compares
Thorntons Ferry 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 67% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$21,779
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Thorntons Ferry School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Merrimack School District reports $21,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thorntons Ferry School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Mastricola Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reeds Ferry School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merrimack Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Mastricola Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thorntons Ferry School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Merrimack
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thorntons Ferry School
How many students attend Thorntons Ferry School?
Thorntons Ferry School has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Merrimack, NH. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorntons Ferry School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thorntons Ferry School is 12.3:1, which is 9% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thorntons Ferry School?
7.2% of students at Thorntons Ferry School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thorntons Ferry School?
The largest demographic group at Thorntons Ferry School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Merrimack, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thorntons Ferry School?
Thorntons Ferry School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Thorntons Ferry School rank among schools in Merrimack?
By Resource Investment Index, Thorntons Ferry School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Merrimack, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Merrimack on the city page.
What other schools are in Merrimack School District?
Besides Thorntons Ferry School, Merrimack School District also operates Merrimack High School (1,057 students), James Mastricola Upper Elementary School (533 students), and Reeds Ferry School (504 students). See the Merrimack School District district page for the complete list.