- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nashua, NH
Sunset Heights School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Heights School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330498000326
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Heights School earns 34/100 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.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Nashua · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Heights School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Heights School ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Nashua, NH.
School address
District: Nashua School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330498000326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Sunset Heights School grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 330498000326 · Nashua, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 11.1:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashua High School South (1,686 students)
Sunset Heights School grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Sunset Heights 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 356
Sunset Heights School
356 students
What this shows Sunset Heights School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Heights School compares
Sunset Heights School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▲ 49% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 33% | - | - |
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.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
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
32.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 6.7%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Sunset Heights 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 Sunset Heights 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennichuck Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairgrounds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Heights 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 elementary schools in Nashua
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ledge Street School
Standard public school
454 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Fairgrounds Elementary School
Standard public school
445 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Charlotte Ave Elementary School
Standard public school
362 students 11:1 students per teacher
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School
Standard public school
361 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Main Dunstable School
Standard public school
359 students 10:1 students per teacher
Birch Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
332 students 6.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Heights School
How many students attend Sunset Heights School?
Sunset Heights School has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nashua, NH. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Heights School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Heights 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 Sunset Heights School?
32.1% of students at Sunset Heights School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Heights School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Heights School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Nashua, NH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Heights School?
Sunset Heights School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Sunset Heights School rank among elementary schools in Nashua?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Heights School ranks #10 of 10 elementary 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 elementary schools in Nashua on the city page.
What other schools are in Nashua School District?
Besides Sunset Heights 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.