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Nashua School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
19
Schools
9,833
Students
$20,917
Per-Pupil Spend
+46% nat'l
38.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-14pp vs nat'l
84.3%
Graduation Rate
-2.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Nashua School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 9,833 students across 19 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.3% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,917 is above average for a US public school district. 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Elm Street Middle School06–08874
Fairgrounds Middle School06–08561
Pennichuck Middle School06–08559
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Nashua High School North09–121,594
Nashua High School South09–121,743
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Nashua Title I PreschoolPK–PK56
Purple Panthers PreschoolPK–PK35
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,917+46% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
55%
State
33.5%
Local (property tax)
55.0%
Federal
11.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (55%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
9,833
Students
39%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.3%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,917 per pupil — 46% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nashua School District?
Nashua School District has 19 public schools, serving a total of 9,833 students.
What is the graduation rate for Nashua School District?
The graduation rate is 84.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Nashua School District spend per student?
Nashua School District spends $20,917 per pupil — 46% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Nashua School District?
39% of students in Nashua School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Nashua School District?
No, Nashua School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Nashua School District serve?
Nashua School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Nashua School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Nashua School District is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.