Enrollment
250
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.3%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+162% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt. Pleasant School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt. Pleasant School
Mt. Pleasant School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Nashua, New Hampshire, enrolling 250 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Mt. Pleasant School is leaner than roughly 87% of New Hampshire schools and 27% under the state's 11.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 56.3% of students qualify for free meals, 162% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 250 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.
Among 18 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 100 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 86.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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): Mt. Pleasant School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.3:1 vs 12:1).
Nashua School District also operates Nashua High School South (1,686 students) and Nashua High School North (1,543 students) alongside Mt. Pleasant 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 Mt. Pleasant School compares
Mt. Pleasant 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nashua School District, which includes Mt. Pleasant 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 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
- 1,686
- 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
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
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 (~250 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mt. Pleasant School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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