- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Pennichuck Middle School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 55.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 330498000325 · Nashua, NH Middle · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 14:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashua High School South (1,686 students)
Pennichuck Middle School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 55.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Pennichuck Middle 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
- This school
Pennichuck Middle School
768 students
- Fairgrounds Mi 585
Fairgrounds Middle School
585 students
- Bicentennial E 481
Bicentennial Elementary School
481 students
What this shows Pennichuck Middle School reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennichuck Middle School compares
Pennichuck Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Nashua School District reports $19,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,543
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~768 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.