Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nashua Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Nashua Elementary serves the northwest part of Kansas City, MO, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nashua Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Nashua Elementary School's student population of 485 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Nashua Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nashua Elementary School is 0.52, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#49 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nashua Elementary School's ranking?
Nashua Elementary School is ranked #49 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Nashua Elementary School often compared to?
Nashua Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bell Prairie Elementary School, Blue Hills Elementary School, Fox Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Nashua Elementary School?
485 students attend Nashua Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Nashua Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nashua Elementary School?
Nashua Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nashua Elementary School offer ?
Nashua Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nashua Elementary School part of?
Nashua Elementary School is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.
In what neighborhood is Nashua Elementary School located?
Nashua Elementary School is located in the Meadowbrook Heights neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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