At a glance
Reported students
119
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Hampshire elementary enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
119
Polaris Charter School: 119 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
13.5:1 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
- 109
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Polaris Charter School
Polaris Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Manchester. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Polaris Charter School. NCES reports 119 students for 2024–25.
Among 291 elementary schools in New Hampshire with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 255 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, above 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 (63.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.6%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Polaris Charter School
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.8 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White63.9%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black9.2%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.9%
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 Polaris Charter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gossler Park School Elementary · Manchester School District | PK–04 | 366 | 0.5 mi |
| Northwest Elementary School Elementary · Manchester School District | KG–04 | 487 | 0.5 mi |
| Beech Street School Elementary · Manchester School District | KG–04 | 524 | 1.3 mi |
| Bartlett Elementary School Elementary · Goffstown School District | 01–04 | 177 | 1.5 mi |
| Parker-Varney School Elementary · Manchester School District | PK–04 | 406 | 1.5 mi |
| Webster School Elementary · Manchester School District | PK–04 | 362 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Polaris Charter School
What grades does Polaris Charter School serve?
Polaris Charter School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Polaris Charter School.
How many students attend Polaris Charter School?
Polaris Charter School reported 119 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 291 New Hampshire elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 109 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Polaris Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 119 students and 8.8 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 Polaris Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Polaris Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Polaris Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21% 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 Polaris Charter School in?
Polaris Charter School is part of Polaris Charter School, based in Manchester, NH, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Polaris Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gossler Park School (0.5 mi), Northwest Elementary School (0.5 mi), Beech Street School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.