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Shaker Regional School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
4
Schools
1,161
Students
$21,449
Per-Pupil Spend
+49% nat'l
30.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-21pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Shaker Regional School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 1,161 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,449 is above average for a US public school district. 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Belmont Elementary SchoolPK–04334
Canterbury Elementary SchoolKG–05116
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Belmont Middle School05–08345
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Belmont High School09–12366
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,449+49% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
30%
63%
State
29.6%
Local (property tax)
62.9%
Federal
7.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (63%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,161
Students
31%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,449 per pupil — 49% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shaker Regional School District?
Shaker Regional School District has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,161 students.
What is the graduation rate for Shaker Regional School District?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Shaker Regional School District spend per student?
Shaker Regional School District spends $21,449 per pupil — 49% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Shaker Regional School District?
31% of students in Shaker Regional School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Shaker Regional School District?
No, Shaker Regional School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Shaker Regional School District serve?
Shaker Regional School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Shaker Regional School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Shaker Regional School District is 46/100. 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.