- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nashua, NH
Mt. Pleasant School
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Pleasant School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330498000322
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Pleasant School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Pleasant School has class sizes smaller than 87% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Pleasant School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
District: Nashua School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330498000322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Mt. Pleasant School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 330498000322 · Nashua, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 8.3:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashua High School South (1,686 students)
Mt. Pleasant School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Mt. Pleasant 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 250
Mt. Pleasant School
250 students
What this shows Mt. Pleasant School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Pleasant School compares
Mt. Pleasant 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 27% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 162% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 162% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 13% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.0%
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 100 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
White 40.4%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Mt. Pleasant 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 Mt. Pleasant School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua High School South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nashua High School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennichuck Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairgrounds Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Pleasant 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 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
Franklin Street School
Standard public school
245 students 40.8:1 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
Nationwide other 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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Pleasant School
How many students attend Mt. Pleasant School?
Mt. Pleasant School has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nashua, NH. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Pleasant School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Pleasant School is 8.3:1, which is 27% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 47% 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 Mt. Pleasant School?
56.3% of students at Mt. Pleasant School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Pleasant School?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Pleasant School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment, in Nashua, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Pleasant School?
Mt. Pleasant School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mt. Pleasant School rank among schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Pleasant School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Nashua School District?
Besides Mt. Pleasant 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.