At a glance
Reported students
253
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Hampshire elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
253
Chesterfield Central School: 253 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
11:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 272
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9:1
What the reported data says about Chesterfield Central School
Chesterfield Central School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Chesterfield. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Chesterfield School District. NCES reports 253 students for 2024–25.
Among 291 elementary schools in New Hampshire with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 255 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, close to the New Hampshire median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Chesterfield Central School
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.1%
- Hispanic3.6%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Chesterfield Central School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dummerston Schools Elementary · Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 | PK–08 | 171 | 4.8 mi |
| Westmoreland School Elementary · Westmoreland School District | KG–08 | 125 | 5.3 mi |
| Green Street School Elementary · Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 | PK–06 | 237 | 5.4 mi |
| Oak Grove School Elementary · Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 | PK–06 | 125 | 5.5 mi |
| Academy School Elementary · Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 | PK–06 | 418 | 7 mi |
| Cutler Elementary School Elementary · Monadnock Regional School District | 03–06 | 316 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chesterfield Central School
What grades does Chesterfield Central School serve?
Chesterfield Central School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Chesterfield School District.
How many students attend Chesterfield Central School?
Chesterfield Central School reported 253 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 291 New Hampshire elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 272 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chesterfield Central School?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 253 students and 23.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Hampshire median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Chesterfield Central School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chesterfield Central School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chesterfield School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Chesterfield Central School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Chesterfield Central School in?
Chesterfield Central School is part of Chesterfield School District, based in Keene, NH, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chesterfield Central School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dummerston Schools (4.8 mi), Westmoreland School (5.3 mi), Green Street School (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.