Enrollment
56
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nashua, NH
Nashua Title I Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Nashua Title I Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330498000714
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nashua Title I Preschool earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Hampshire schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Nashua Title I Preschool has class sizes larger than 89% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nashua Title I Preschool ranks #4 of 6 schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
District: Nashua School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330498000714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.3%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nashua Title I Preschool compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nashua Title I Preschool
Nashua Title I Preschool is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Nashua, New Hampshire, enrolling 56 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14:1 is larger than about 89% of New Hampshire schools and 24% 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 14.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of New Hampshire schools, with 56 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 26 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #25, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.4% 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): Nashua Title I Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 12:1).
Nashua School District also operates Nashua High School South (1,686 students) and Nashua High School North (1,543 students) alongside Nashua Title I Preschool.
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 Nashua Title I Preschool compares
Nashua Title I Preschool 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 33% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nashua School District, which includes Nashua Title I Preschool.
$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 Nashua Title I Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nashua High School North | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennichuck Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairgrounds Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nashua Title I Preschool'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
Mt. Pleasant School
Standard public school
250 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Street School
Standard public school
245 students 40.8:1 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 (~56 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nashua Title I Preschool
How many students attend Nashua Title I Preschool?
Nashua Title I Preschool has 56 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nashua, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nashua Title I Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Nashua Title I Preschool is 14:1, which is 24% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nashua Title I Preschool?
14.3% of students at Nashua Title I Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nashua Title I Preschool?
Nashua Title I Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nashua Title I Preschool rank among schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, Nashua Title I Preschool ranks #4 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 Nashua Title I Preschool a good school?
Nashua Title I Preschool earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of 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 Nashua Title I Preschool, 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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