Enrollment
245
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 330498010030
Franklin Street School — Nashua, NH
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 37
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Street School earns an F Resource Investment Index (37/100), with class sizes larger than 96% of New Hampshire schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 37/100
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 245
- students enrolled
School address
District: Nashua School District · New Hampshire
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 11.5:1 New Hampshire avg
+37% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Franklin Street School reports 245 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% above the New Hampshire state mean of 11.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% above the New Hampshire average and 35% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Nashua School District spends $20,794 per pupil district-wide, below the New Hampshire average of $33,165 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 55.0% from local sources (property taxes), 33.5% from the state, and 11.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklin Street School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Hampshire state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 37% | 11.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▲ 57% | 21.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 43% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
16 smaller classes than 41% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
245 larger than 25% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 37% above state mean
Top 96% in New Hampshire — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$20,794
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Hampshire avg of $33,165
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 245 Top 43% in New Hampshire — larger than 57% of 500 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.7% +57% vs state
NCES ID 330498010030
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nashua School District, which includes Franklin Street School.
$20,794
Per student
-37%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $33,165
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
Similar other schools in Nashua
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bicentennial Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
New Searles School
Standard public school
256 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Mt. Pleasant School
Standard public school
250 students 9.5:1 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
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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 other school in Nashua, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Street School is 15.8:1, which is 37% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Nashua, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Street School?
Franklin Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.