Enrollment
421
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dover, NH
Woodman Park School
Federal NCES profile for Woodman Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330264000094
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodman Park School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodman Park School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodman Park School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Dover, NH.
School address
District: Dover School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330264000094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+101% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodman Park School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodman Park School
Woodman Park School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dover, New Hampshire, enrolling 421 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Hampshire median, within a few percentage points of the 11.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 43.3% of students qualify for free meals, 101% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 421 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 59 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (12%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dover School District spends $17,466 per pupil, 38% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Dover's public schools, it stands alongside Seacoast Charter School (287 students): Woodman Park School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 13.7:1).
Dover School District also operates Dover Senior High School (1,371 students) and Dover Middle School (941 students) alongside Woodman Park 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 Woodman Park School compares
Woodman Park 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▲ 101% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 101% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$17,466
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 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 72.2%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 5.5%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Woodman Park School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dover School District, which includes Woodman Park School.
$17,466
Per student
-38%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.7%
State 25.8%
Federal 9.5%
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 Woodman Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dover Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrison School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodman Park School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Dover
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodman Park School
How many students attend Woodman Park School?
Woodman Park School has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dover, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodman Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodman Park School is 11.1:1, which is 2% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodman Park School?
43.3% of students at Woodman Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodman Park School?
The largest demographic group at Woodman Park School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Dover, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodman Park School?
Woodman Park 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 Woodman Park School rank among public schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodman Park School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Dover, 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 Dover on the city page.
Is Woodman Park School a good school?
Woodman Park School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Dover School District?
Besides Woodman Park School, Dover School District also operates Dover Senior High School (1,371 students), Dover Middle School (941 students), and Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street (412 students). See the Dover School District district page for the complete list.
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