Enrollment
37
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
What stands out at Purple Panthers Preschool
Purple Panthers Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Nashua, New Hampshire, enrolling 37 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of New Hampshire schools, with 37 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.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% 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): Purple Panthers Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Nashua School District also operates Nashua High School South (1,686 students) and Nashua High School North (1,543 students) alongside Purple Panthers 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 Purple Panthers Preschool compares
Purple Panthers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (what these measure)
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
$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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nashua School District, which includes Purple Panthers 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 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
- 1,686
- 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
Nashua Title I Preschool
Standard public school
56 students 14:1 students per teacher
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.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Purple Panthers Preschool a good school?
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. 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 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.
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