- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nashua, NH
Broad Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Broad Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330498000314
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broad Street Elementary School earns 50/100 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.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Broad Street Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broad Street Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
District: Nashua School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330498000314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Broad Street Elementary School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 330498000314 · Nashua, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 11.6:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashua High School South (1,686 students)
Broad Street Elementary School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Broad Street 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 256
Broad Street Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Broad Street Elementary School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broad Street Elementary School compares
Broad Street 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 | 11.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 8% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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 128 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 5.9%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Broad Street 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 Broad Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nashua High School North | Larger | Similar 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broad Street 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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Broad Street Elementary School
How many students attend Broad Street Elementary School?
Broad Street Elementary School has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nashua, NH. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broad Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Broad Street Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 3% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Broad Street Elementary School?
19.7% of students at Broad Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broad Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Broad Street Elementary School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Nashua, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broad Street Elementary School?
Broad Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Broad Street Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, Broad Street Elementary School ranks #1 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 Broad Street 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.