At a glance
Reported students
303
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Hampshire elementary enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
303
Gilford Elementary School: 303 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
9.5:1 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
- 317
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Gilford Elementary School
Gilford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Gilford. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Gilford School District. NCES reports 303 students for 2024–25.
Among 291 elementary schools in New Hampshire with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 255 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.5:1, below 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 (93.4%) and multiracial (3%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gilford Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- 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
- White93.4%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
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.
Other schools in Gilford School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gilford Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
277 reported students
Gilford High School
High · Grades 09–13
470 reported students
Public schools near Gilford Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Heights Elementary School Elementary · Laconia School District | PK–05 | 318 | 2.9 mi |
| Elm Street School Elementary · Laconia School District | PK–05 | 259 | 3.7 mi |
| Pleasant Street School Elementary · Laconia School District | PK–05 | 255 | 3.9 mi |
| Belmont Elementary School Elementary · Shaker Regional School District | PK–04 | 336 | 7.8 mi |
| Gilmanton Elementary School Elementary · Gilmanton School District | KG–08 | 335 | 9 mi |
| Sanbornton Central School Elementary · Winnisquam Regional School District | KG–04 | 177 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gilford Elementary School
What grades does Gilford Elementary School serve?
Gilford Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gilford School District.
How many students attend Gilford Elementary School?
Gilford Elementary School reported 303 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 291 New Hampshire elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 317 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gilford Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.5:1, based on 303 students and 32 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 Gilford Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gilford Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gilford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gilford Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12.5% 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 Gilford Elementary School in?
Gilford Elementary School is part of Gilford School District, based in Gilford, NH, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gilford Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Woodland Heights Elementary School (2.9 mi), Elm Street School (3.7 mi), Pleasant Street School (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.