Enrollment
361
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tilton, NH
Winnisquam Regional Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Winnisquam Regional Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330730000466
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winnisquam Regional Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tilton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Winnisquam Regional Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winnisquam Regional Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tilton, NH.
School address
District: Winnisquam Regional School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330730000466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winnisquam Regional Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winnisquam Regional Middle School
Winnisquam Regional Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Tilton, New Hampshire, enrolling 361 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 361 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #58.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 181 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Winnisquam Regional School District spends $19,132 per pupil, 33% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 106 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 361 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Winnisquam Regional School District also operates Winnisquam Regional High School (357 students) and Southwick School (251 students) alongside Winnisquam Regional Middle 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 Winnisquam Regional Middle School compares
Winnisquam Regional Middle 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▲ 46% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 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 88.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Winnisquam Regional Middle School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winnisquam Regional School District, which includes Winnisquam Regional Middle School.
$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 Regional Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnisquam Regional High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwick School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sanbornton Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnisquam Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winnisquam Regional Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~361 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Winnisquam Regional Middle School
How many students attend Winnisquam Regional Middle School?
Winnisquam Regional Middle School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tilton, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winnisquam Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winnisquam Regional Middle School is 12:1, which is 6% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winnisquam Regional Middle School?
31.4% of students at Winnisquam Regional Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winnisquam Regional Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Winnisquam Regional Middle School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Tilton, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winnisquam Regional Middle School?
Winnisquam Regional Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Winnisquam Regional Middle School rank among public schools in Tilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Winnisquam Regional Middle School ranks #3 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 Regional Middle School a good school?
Winnisquam Regional Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. 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 Regional Middle School, Winnisquam Regional School District also operates Winnisquam Regional High School (357 students), Southwick School (251 students), and Sanbornton Central School (177 students). See the Winnisquam Regional School District district page for the complete list.
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