Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairgrounds Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairgrounds Elementary School serves the southeast part of Nashua, NH, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairgrounds Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairgrounds Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairgrounds Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#388 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
47%
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
37%
82%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.8%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairgrounds Elementary School's ranking?
Fairgrounds Elementary School is ranked #388 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Fairgrounds Elementary School often compared to?
Fairgrounds Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Heights School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Fairgrounds Elementary School?
445 students attend Fairgrounds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Fairgrounds Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairgrounds Elementary School?
Fairgrounds Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fairgrounds Elementary School offer ?
Fairgrounds Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairgrounds Elementary School part of?
Fairgrounds Elementary School is part of Nashua School District.
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