- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nashua, NH
Fairgrounds Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairgrounds Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330498000508
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairgrounds Elementary School earns 35/100 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.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairgrounds Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairgrounds Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
District: Nashua School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330498000508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Fairgrounds Elementary School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 330498000508 · Nashua, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 11.7:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashua High School South (1,686 students)
Fairgrounds Elementary School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Fairgrounds 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 445
Fairgrounds Elementary School
445 students
What this shows Fairgrounds Elementary School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairgrounds Elementary School compares
Fairgrounds 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 | 11.7:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▲ 120% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 120% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.8%
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
White 36.9%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Fairgrounds 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 Fairgrounds Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua High School South | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nashua High School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennichuck Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairgrounds Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairgrounds 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
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
Birch Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
332 students 6.1:1 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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairgrounds Elementary School
How many students attend Fairgrounds Elementary School?
Fairgrounds Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nashua, NH. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairgrounds Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairgrounds Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 4% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairgrounds Elementary School?
47.2% of students at Fairgrounds Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairgrounds Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairgrounds Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment, in Nashua, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairgrounds Elementary School?
Fairgrounds Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Fairgrounds Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairgrounds Elementary School ranks #9 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 Fairgrounds 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.