Enrollment
245
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nashua, NH
Franklin Street School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330498010030
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Street School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 40.8:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Street School has class sizes larger than 99% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Street School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
District: Nashua School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330498010030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
40.8:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+261% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Street School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin Street School
Franklin Street School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Nashua, New Hampshire, enrolling 245 students.
Class loads run heavy: 40.8:1 is larger than about 99% of New Hampshire schools and 261% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 33.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 245 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 100 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
The surrounding Nashua School District spends $17,617 per pupil, 38% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Nashua's public schools, it stands alongside Bicentennial Elementary School (481 students): Franklin Street School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (40.8:1 vs 12:1).
Nashua School District also operates Nashua High School South (1,686 students) and Nashua High School North (1,543 students) alongside Franklin Street 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 Franklin Street School compares
Franklin Street 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 | 40.8:1 | ▲ 261% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▲ 57% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
40.8:1
students per teacher
- 261% above state mean
Top 99% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
White 36.7%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Franklin Street School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nashua School District, which includes Franklin Street 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 Franklin Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua High School South | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nashua High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennichuck Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairgrounds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Street 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
- 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 other schools in Nashua
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bicentennial Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 12:1 students per teacher
New Searles School
Standard public school
256 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Mt. Pleasant School
Standard public school
250 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Nashua Title I Preschool
Standard public school
56 students 14:1 students per teacher
Purple Panthers Preschool
Standard public school
37 students
Similar other 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 (~245 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~40.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Street School
How many students attend Franklin Street School?
Franklin Street School has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nashua, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Street School is 40.8:1, which is 261% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 160% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Street School?
33.7% of students at Franklin Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Street School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Street School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment, in Nashua, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Street School?
Franklin Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Franklin Street School rank among schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Street School ranks #6 of 6 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 schools in Nashua on the city page.
Is Franklin Street School a good school?
Franklin Street School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools. 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 Franklin Street 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.
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