Enrollment
768
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nashua, NH
Pennichuck Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pennichuck Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 330498000325
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennichuck Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Hampshire schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennichuck Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennichuck Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
District: Nashua School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330498000325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pennichuck Middle School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pennichuck Middle School
Pennichuck Middle School is a large middle school in Nashua, New Hampshire, enrolling 768 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 above the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 94% of state schools at 768 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 140 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% 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.
Discipline events run high: 226 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 768 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Nashua's middle schools, it stands alongside Elm Street Middle School (874 students): Pennichuck Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 9.9:1).
Nashua School District also operates Nashua High School South (1,686 students) and Nashua High School North (1,543 students) alongside Pennichuck Middle 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 Pennichuck Middle School compares
Pennichuck Middle 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▲ 58% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 6% | - | - |
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.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above 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
32.9%
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 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 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Pennichuck Middle 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 Pennichuck Middle 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 Pennichuck Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua High School South | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nashua High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairgrounds Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bicentennial Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennichuck Middle 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
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Nashua
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~768 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pennichuck Middle School
How many students attend Pennichuck Middle School?
Pennichuck Middle School has 768 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nashua, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennichuck Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennichuck Middle School 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 Pennichuck Middle School?
34.0% of students at Pennichuck Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennichuck Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pennichuck Middle School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Nashua, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennichuck Middle School?
Pennichuck Middle School 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 Pennichuck Middle School rank among middle schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennichuck Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Nashua on the city page.
Is Pennichuck Middle School a good school?
Pennichuck Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Pennichuck Middle 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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