- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nashua, NH
Purple Panthers Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Purple Panthers Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330498000682
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Purple Panthers Preschool earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Hampshire.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Purple Panthers Preschool ranks #4 of 6 schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
District: Nashua School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330498000682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Purple Panthers Preschool grew from 35 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 330498000682 · Nashua, NH Other · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashua High School South (1,686 students)
Purple Panthers Preschool grew from 35 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Purple Panthers Preschool 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 37
Purple Panthers Preschool
37 students
What this shows Purple Panthers Preschool reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Purple Panthers Preschool compares
Purple Panthers Preschool is a growing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 37 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
32.4%
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
$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
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.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 8.1%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Purple Panthers Preschool 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 Purple Panthers Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua High School South | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Nashua High School North | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Elm Street Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Pennichuck Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Fairgrounds Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Purple Panthers Preschool'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
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
Nashua Title I Preschool
Standard public school
56 students 14:1 students per teacher
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.
Frequently asked questions about Purple Panthers Preschool
How many students attend Purple Panthers Preschool?
Purple Panthers Preschool has 37 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nashua, NH. CCD year-over-year: 35 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Purple Panthers Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Purple Panthers Preschool is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Nashua, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Purple Panthers Preschool?
Purple Panthers Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Purple Panthers Preschool rank among schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, Purple Panthers 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.
What other schools are in Nashua School District?
Besides Purple Panthers 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.