- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nashua, NH
Birch Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Birch Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330498000313
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birch Hill Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.1:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Birch Hill Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 98% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Hill Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
District: Nashua School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330498000313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Birch Hill Elementary School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 330498000313 · Nashua, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 6.1:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashua High School South (1,686 students)
Birch Hill Elementary School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Birch Hill 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 332
Birch Hill Elementary School
332 students
What this shows Birch Hill Elementary School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birch Hill Elementary School compares
Birch Hill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 6.1:1 | ▼ 46% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▲ 8% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above 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
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 2% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 6.0%
African American 3.3%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Birch Hill 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 Birch Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nashua High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennichuck Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairgrounds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birch Hill 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 elementary schools in Nashua
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ledge Street School
Standard public school
454 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Fairgrounds Elementary School
Standard public school
445 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Charlotte Ave Elementary School
Standard public school
362 students 11:1 students per teacher
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School
Standard public school
361 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Main Dunstable School
Standard public school
359 students 10:1 students per teacher
Sunset Heights School
Standard public school
356 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Birch Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Birch Hill Elementary School?
Birch Hill Elementary School has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nashua, NH. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch Hill Elementary School is 6.1:1, which is 46% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 61% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birch Hill Elementary School?
23.2% of students at Birch Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birch Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Birch Hill Elementary School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Nashua, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birch Hill Elementary School?
Birch Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Birch Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Hill Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 elementary 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 elementary schools in Nashua on the city page.
What other schools are in Nashua School District?
Besides Birch Hill 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.