Bicentennial Elementary School

296 E. Dunstable Rd.
Nashua, NH 03062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bicentennial Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 20% in NH
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bicentennial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Bicentennial Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
520 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Bicentennial Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bicentennial Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NH)
#55 out of 456 schools
(Top 20%)
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65-69%
38%
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60-64%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
37%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
7%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
45%
83%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bicentennial Elementary School's ranking?
Bicentennial Elementary School is ranked #55 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Bicentennial Elementary School often compared to?
Bicentennial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Main Dunstable School, New Searles School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Bicentennial Elementary School?
520 students attend Bicentennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bicentennial Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bicentennial Elementary School?
Bicentennial Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bicentennial Elementary School offer ?
Bicentennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bicentennial Elementary School part of?
Bicentennial Elementary School is part of Nashua School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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