Enrollment
874
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elm Street Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elm Street Middle School
Elm Street Middle School is a large middle school in Nashua, New Hampshire, enrolling 874 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 95% of state schools at 874 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 132 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Nashua School District spends $17,617 per pupil, 38% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 219 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 874 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Nashua's middle schools, it stands alongside Pennichuck Middle School (768 students): Elm Street Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.9:1 vs 14:1).
Nashua School District also operates Nashua High School South (1,686 students) and Nashua High School North (1,543 students) alongside Elm Street Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elm Street Middle School compares
Elm Street Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,617
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nashua School District, which includes Elm Street Middle School.
$17,617
Per student
-38%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 33.5%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~874 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elm Street Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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