- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nashua, NH
Elm Street Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elm Street Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330498000317
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elm Street Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elm Street Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Street Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
District: Nashua School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330498000317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Elm Street Middle School held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.3 → 74.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 330498000317 · Nashua, NH Middle · MID · TRAD
874 enr · 9.9:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashua High School South (1,686 students)
Elm Street Middle School held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.3 → 74.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Elm Street Middle 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
- This school
Elm Street Middle School
874 students
- Pennichuck Mid
Pennichuck Middle School
768 students
- Fairgrounds Mi 585
Fairgrounds Middle School
585 students
- Bicentennial E 481
Bicentennial Elementary School
481 students
What this shows Elm Street Middle School reports 874 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elm Street Middle School compares
Elm Street Middle 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▲ 58% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
874
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.5%
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
Counselors6.6 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Elm Street Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua High School South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nashua High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennichuck Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairgrounds Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bicentennial Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elm Street Middle 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
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Nashua
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~874 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elm Street Middle School
How many students attend Elm Street Middle School?
Elm Street Middle School has 874 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nashua, NH. CCD year-over-year: 874 (2022-23) → 895 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Street Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Street Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 12% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 37% 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 Elm Street Middle School?
34.0% of students at Elm Street Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm Street Middle School?
Elm Street Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Elm Street Middle School rank among middle schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Street Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Nashua on the city page.
What other schools are in Nashua School District?
Besides Elm Street Middle School, Nashua School District also operates Nashua High School South (1,686 students), Nashua High School North (1,543 students), and Pennichuck Middle School (768 students). See the Nashua School District district page for the complete list.