Enrollment
280
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.9%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+113% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Allen School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Allen School
William Allen School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rochester, New Hampshire, enrolling 280 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 45.9% of students qualify for free meals, 113% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 280 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 54 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #50, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rochester School District spends $17,400 per pupil, 39% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 87 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 280 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Rochester's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chamberlain Street School (316 students): William Allen School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 11.7:1).
Rochester School District also operates Spaulding High School (1,298 students) and Rochester Middle School (803 students) alongside William Allen School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Allen School compares
William Allen School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester School District, which includes William Allen School.
$17,400
Per student
-39%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 39.7%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~280 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William Allen School a good school?
William Allen School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Hampshire schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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