Enrollment
303
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nashua, NH
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation
Federal NCES profile for Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330330200721Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation earns 41/100 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.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 7.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation has class sizes larger than 99% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
NCES ID 330330200721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+106% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.4%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Nashua, New Hampshire, enrolling 303 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 99% of New Hampshire schools and 106% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 7.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #72.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Nashua's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ledge Street School (454 students): Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.3:1 vs 10.6:1).
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation is a single-school charter district, so Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation compares
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 106% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.4% | ▼ 66% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 106% above state mean
Top 99% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 49.5%
Asian 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
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
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
Similar elementary 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 (~303 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation
How many students attend Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation?
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nashua, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation?
The student-teacher ratio at Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation is 23.3:1, which is 106% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation?
7.4% of students at Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation?
The largest demographic group at Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Nashua, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation?
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation rank among elementary schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation ranks #5 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.
Is Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation a good school?
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation earns 41/100 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 Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation?
None; Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation is a single-school charter district, and Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation is its only campus.
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