Enrollment
30
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 330730010034
Winnisquam Early Learning Center — Tilton, NH
Federal NCES profile for Winnisquam Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 74/100.
👥 Class size 74
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
District: Winnisquam Regional School District · New Hampshire
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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.5:1
vs 11.5:1 New Hampshire avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winnisquam Early Learning Center compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Winnisquam Early Learning Center reports 30 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 43% below the New Hampshire state mean of 11.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 59% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 30.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% above the New Hampshire average and 41% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Winnisquam Regional School District spends $19,641 per pupil district-wide, below the New Hampshire average of $33,165 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.9% from local sources (property taxes), 39.6% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (B), calculated from 1 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 Winnisquam Early Learning Center 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 43% | 11.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▲ 43% | 21.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 3% | — | — |
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
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 43% above 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
— 43% below state mean
Top 3% in New Hampshire — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,641
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Hampshire avg of $33,165
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 30 Top 3% in New Hampshire — larger than 97% of 500 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 6.5:1 -43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 30.8% +43% vs state
NCES ID 330730010034
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winnisquam Regional School District, which includes Winnisquam Early Learning Center.
$19,641
Per student
-41%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $33,165
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 39.6%
Federal 12.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Winnisquam Early Learning Center
How many students attend Winnisquam Early Learning Center?
Winnisquam Early Learning Center has 30 students enrolled. It is a other school in Tilton, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winnisquam Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Winnisquam Early Learning Center is 6.5:1, which is 43% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.5:1 and 59% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winnisquam Early Learning Center?
30.8% of students at Winnisquam Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winnisquam Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Winnisquam Early Learning Center is White at 90.0%. The school serves a student body in Tilton, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winnisquam Early Learning Center?
Winnisquam Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (B) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.