Serving 256 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Broad Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Broad Street Elementary School serves the northwest part of Nashua, NH, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the school from the zone's edge, and the furthest point located 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Broad Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Broad Street Elementary School's student population of 256 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Broad Street Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Broad Street Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 455 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broad Street Elementary School's ranking?
Broad Street Elementary School is ranked #177 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Broad Street Elementary School often compared to?
Broad Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bicentennial Elementary School, Charlotte Ave Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Broad Street Elementary School?
256 students attend Broad Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Broad Street Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Broad Street Elementary School?
Broad Street Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Broad Street Elementary School offer ?
Broad Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Broad Street Elementary School part of?
Broad Street Elementary School is part of Nashua School District.
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