- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nashua, NH
Fairgrounds Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fairgrounds Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330498000319
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairgrounds Middle School earns 47/100 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.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairgrounds Middle School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairgrounds Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
District: Nashua School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330498000319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Fairgrounds Middle School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 330498000319 · Nashua, NH Middle · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 10.4:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashua High School South (1,686 students)
Fairgrounds Middle School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Fairgrounds 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
- Elm Street Mid
Elm Street Middle School
874 students
- Pennichuck Mid
Pennichuck Middle School
768 students
- This school 585
Fairgrounds Middle School
585 students
- Bicentennial E 481
Bicentennial Elementary School
481 students
What this shows Fairgrounds Middle School reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairgrounds Middle School compares
Fairgrounds 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▲ 35% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.6%
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 106 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 6.5%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Fairgrounds Middle 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 Middle 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennichuck Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bicentennial Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairgrounds 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
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairgrounds Middle School
How many students attend Fairgrounds Middle School?
Fairgrounds Middle School has 585 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nashua, NH. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairgrounds Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairgrounds Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 8% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 34% 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 Fairgrounds Middle School?
29.1% of students at Fairgrounds Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairgrounds Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fairgrounds Middle School is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Nashua, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairgrounds Middle School?
Fairgrounds Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairgrounds Middle School ranks #2 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 Fairgrounds Middle 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.