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Charlotte Ave Elementary School vs. Amherst Street School

Should you attend Charlotte Ave Elementary School or Amherst Street School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Charlotte Ave Elementary School
48 Charlotte Ave.
Nashua, NH 03064
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Amherst Street School
71 Amherst St.
Nashua, NH 03064
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Amherst Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charlotte Ave Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Amherst Street 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
375 students
286 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charlotte Ave Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Amherst Street School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charlotte Ave Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Amherst Street School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charlotte Ave Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Amherst Street School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Ave Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Nashua School District and the state of New Hampshire, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Street School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Nashua School District and the state of New Hampshire, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#124 out of 455 schools in NH
(Top 30%)
#441 out of 455 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charlotte Ave Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Amherst Street School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in NH)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charlotte Ave Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Nashua School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amherst Street School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Nashua School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charlotte Ave Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Nashua School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amherst Street School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Nashua School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charlotte Ave Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Nashua School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amherst Street School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Nashua School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Charlotte Ave Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Amherst Street School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
59
38
Grade 1 Students
66
54
Grade 2 Students
65
58
Grade 3 Students
64
49
Grade 4 Students
52
47
Grade 5 Students
69
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charlotte Ave Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Nashua School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Amherst Street School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Nashua School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charlotte Ave Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Nashua School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Amherst Street School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Nashua School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charlotte Ave Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Nashua School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Amherst Street School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Nashua School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charlotte Ave Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Nashua School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Amherst Street School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Nashua School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charlotte Ave Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Nashua School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Amherst Street School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Nashua School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charlotte Ave Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Nashua School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Amherst Street School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Nashua School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charlotte Ave Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Nashua School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Amherst Street School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Nashua School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Charlotte Ave Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Nashua School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Amherst Street School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Nashua School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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