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Hooksett School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
3
Schools
1,251
Students
$34,934
Per-Pupil Spend
+143% nat'l
15.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-36pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Hooksett School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 1,251 students across 3 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $34,934 is above average for a US public school district. Only 16% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fred C. Underhill SchoolPK–02428
Hooksett Memorial School03–05394
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
David R. Cawley Middle School06–08429
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$34,934+143% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
70%
State
25.8%
Local (property tax)
69.8%
Federal
4.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (70%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,251
Students
16%
Free Lunch
$35K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score47/100
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $34,934 per pupil — 143% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 16% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hooksett School District?
Hooksett School District has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,251 students.
How much does Hooksett School District spend per student?
Hooksett School District spends $34,934 per pupil — 143% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hooksett School District?
16% of students in Hooksett School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hooksett School District?
No, Hooksett School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hooksett School District serve?
Hooksett School District serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hooksett School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hooksett School District is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.