How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Nashua School District | Portsmouth School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Nashua, New Hampshire | Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
| Total Enrollment | 10,004 | 2,490 |
| Number of Schools | 20 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Nashua School District | Portsmouth School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,794 | $23,365 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.5% | 5.9% |
| State Revenue | 33.5% | 24.3% |
| Local Revenue | 55.0% | 69.8% |
Nashua School District
Federal State Local
Portsmouth School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Nashua School District | Portsmouth School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.4% | 77.4% |
| African American | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.4% | 6.2% |
| Asian | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.6% | 14.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Nashua School District | Portsmouth School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 39 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 176.9:1 | 180.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.9% | 29.9% |
School Types
Nashua School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Portsmouth School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.