- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nashua, NH
New Searles School
Federal NCES profile for New Searles School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330498000324
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Searles School earns 38/100 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.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New Searles School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Searles School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
District: Nashua School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330498000324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
New Searles School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-19.5%).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 330498000324 · Nashua, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 11.1:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashua High School South (1,686 students)
New Searles School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-19.5%). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
New Searles 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 256
New Searles School
256 students
What this shows New Searles School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Searles School compares
New Searles 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 26% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.0%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 3.5%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, New Searles 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 New Searles School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nashua High School North | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 New Searles 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
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
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 (~256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about New Searles School
How many students attend New Searles School?
New Searles School has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nashua, NH. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Searles School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Searles School is 11.1:1, which is 2% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 29% 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 New Searles School?
16.0% of students at New Searles School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Searles School?
The largest demographic group at New Searles School is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Nashua, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Searles School?
New Searles School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 New Searles School rank among schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, New Searles School ranks #2 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 New Searles 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.