- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nashua, NH
Main Dunstable School
Federal NCES profile for Main Dunstable School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330498000321
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Main Dunstable School earns 46/100 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.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- students per teacher
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Main Dunstable School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Main Dunstable School ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
District: Nashua School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330498000321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Main Dunstable School shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 330498000321 · Nashua, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 10:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashua High School South (1,686 students)
Main Dunstable School shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Main Dunstable 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 359
Main Dunstable School
359 students
What this shows Main Dunstable School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Main Dunstable School compares
Main Dunstable School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 47% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Asian 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Main Dunstable 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 Main Dunstable School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua High School South | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nashua High School North | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennichuck Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairgrounds Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Main Dunstable 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
Fairgrounds Elementary School
Standard public school
445 students 11.7:1 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
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Main Dunstable School
How many students attend Main Dunstable School?
Main Dunstable School has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nashua, NH. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Dunstable School?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Dunstable School is 10:1, which is 12% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 36% 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 Main Dunstable School?
11.3% of students at Main Dunstable School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Main Dunstable School?
The largest demographic group at Main Dunstable School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Nashua, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Main Dunstable School?
Main Dunstable School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Main Dunstable School rank among elementary schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, Main Dunstable School ranks #3 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 Main Dunstable 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.