- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nashua, NH
Bicentennial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bicentennial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330498000312
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bicentennial Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bicentennial Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bicentennial Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
District: Nashua School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330498000312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Bicentennial Elementary School shrank from 541 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 330498000312 · Nashua, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 12:1 · 9.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashua High School South (1,686 students)
Bicentennial Elementary School shrank from 541 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Bicentennial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nashua High Sc
Nashua High School South
1,686 students
- Nashua High Sc
Nashua High School North
1,543 students
- Elm Street Mid
Elm Street Middle School
874 students
- Pennichuck Mid
Pennichuck Middle School
768 students
- Fairgrounds Mi 585
Fairgrounds Middle School
585 students
- This school 481
Bicentennial Elementary School
481 students
What this shows Bicentennial Elementary School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bicentennial Elementary School compares
Bicentennial Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 54% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
Asian 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 3.7%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Bicentennial Elementary School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Nashua School District reports $19,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bicentennial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua High School South | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nashua High School North | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennichuck Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairgrounds Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bicentennial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Nashua
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
New Searles School
Standard public school
256 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Mt. Pleasant School
Standard public school
250 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Street School
Standard public school
245 students 40.8:1 students per teacher
Nashua Title I Preschool
Standard public school
56 students 14:1 students per teacher
Purple Panthers Preschool
Standard public school
37 students
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bicentennial Elementary School
How many students attend Bicentennial Elementary School?
Bicentennial Elementary School has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nashua, NH. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bicentennial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bicentennial Elementary School is 12:1, which is 6% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bicentennial Elementary School?
9.8% of students at Bicentennial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bicentennial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bicentennial Elementary School is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Nashua, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bicentennial Elementary School?
Bicentennial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bicentennial Elementary School rank among schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, Bicentennial Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Nashua, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nashua on the city page.
What other schools are in Nashua School District?
Besides Bicentennial Elementary School, Nashua School District also operates Nashua High School South (1,686 students), Nashua High School North (1,543 students), and Elm Street Middle School (874 students). See the Nashua School District district page for the complete list.