Enrollment
30
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tilton, NH
Winnisquam Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Winnisquam Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330730010034
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winnisquam Early Learning Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Hampshire.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tilton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Winnisquam Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 93% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winnisquam Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tilton, NH.
School address
District: Winnisquam Regional School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330730010034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+33% 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
What stands out at Winnisquam Early Learning Center
Winnisquam Early Learning Center is a small combined-grade school in Tilton, New Hampshire, enrolling 30 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 93% of New Hampshire schools and 33% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of New Hampshire schools, with 30 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
The surrounding Winnisquam Regional School District spends $19,132 per pupil, 33% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Winnisquam Regional School District also operates Winnisquam Regional Middle School (361 students) and Winnisquam Regional High School (357 students) alongside Winnisquam Early Learning Center.
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 Winnisquam Early Learning Center compares
Winnisquam Early Learning Center 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▲ 43% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Winnisquam Early Learning Center is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winnisquam Regional School District, which includes Winnisquam Early Learning Center.
$19,132
Per student
-33%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Winnisquam Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnisquam Regional Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winnisquam Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwick School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sanbornton Central School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winnisquam Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other 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 (~30 students)
Next steps
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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 public 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 15:1, which is 33% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Tilton, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winnisquam Early Learning Center?
Winnisquam Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Winnisquam Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Tilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Winnisquam Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tilton, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tilton on the city page.
Is Winnisquam Early Learning Center a good school?
Winnisquam Early Learning Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Hampshire. 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 Winnisquam Regional School District?
Besides Winnisquam Early Learning Center, Winnisquam Regional School District also operates Winnisquam Regional Middle School (361 students), Winnisquam Regional High School (357 students), and Southwick School (251 students). See the Winnisquam Regional School District district page for the complete list.
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