- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Weare, NH
Weare Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Weare Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330693000023
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weare Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Weare · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Weare Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weare Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Weare, NH.
School address
District: Weare School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330693000023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Weare Middle School shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 330693000023 · Weare, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 10.3:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Center Woods School (377 students)
Weare Middle School shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
How Weare Middle School compares
Weare Middle 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 32% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$18,444
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Weare Middle School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Weare School District reports $18,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weare Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Woods School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weare Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Weare Middle School
How many students attend Weare Middle School?
Weare Middle School has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Weare, NH. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weare Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weare Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 9% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 34% 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 Weare Middle School?
14.7% of students at Weare Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weare Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Weare Middle School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Weare, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weare Middle School?
Weare Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Weare Middle School rank among public schools in Weare?
By Resource Investment Index, Weare Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Weare, 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 Weare School District?
Besides Weare Middle School, Weare School District also operates Center Woods School (377 students). See the Weare School District district page for the complete list.