- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, NH
William Allen School
Federal NCES profile for William Allen School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330594000386
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Allen School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Hampshire schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
William Allen School has class sizes larger than 84% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Allen School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Rochester, NH.
School address
District: Rochester School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330594000386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
William Allen School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 330594000386 · Rochester, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 13.3:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Spaulding High School (1,298 students)
William Allen School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
William Allen School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spaulding High
Spaulding High School
1,298 students
- Rochester Midd
Rochester Middle School
803 students
- Chamberlain St 316
Chamberlain Street School
316 students
- Mcclelland Sch 310
Mcclelland School
310 students
- East Rochester 300
East Rochester School
300 students
- This school 280
William Allen School
280 students
What this shows William Allen School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Allen School compares
William Allen 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▲ 113% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$18,146
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 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, William Allen School is about as mixed as the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Rochester School District reports $18,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Allen School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rochester Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamberlain Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcclelland School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rochester School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Allen School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Rochester
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chamberlain Street School
Standard public school
316 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Mcclelland School
Standard public school
310 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Maple Street Magnet School
Standard public school
114 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
School Street School
Standard public school
50 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Allen School
How many students attend William Allen School?
William Allen School has 280 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, NH. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Allen School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Allen School is 13.3:1, which is 18% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Allen School?
45.9% of students at William Allen School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Allen School?
The largest demographic group at William Allen School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Rochester, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Allen School?
William Allen School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 William Allen School rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, William Allen School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Rochester, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester School District?
Besides William Allen School, Rochester School District also operates Spaulding High School (1,298 students), Rochester Middle School (803 students), and Chamberlain Street School (316 students). See the Rochester School District district page for the complete list.