At a glance
Reported students
481
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Hampshire elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360
Bicentennial Elementary School: 481 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 520
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Bicentennial Elementary School
Bicentennial Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Nashua. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Nashua School District. NCES reports 481 students for 2024–25.
Among 291 elementary schools in New Hampshire with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 255 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, above the New Hampshire median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.4%) and Asian (29.5%). English learners represent 16.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bicentennial Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.4%
- Hispanic11%
- Black3.7%
- Asian29.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Nashua School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ledge Street School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
454 reported students
Fairgrounds Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
445 reported students
Charlotte Ave Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
362 reported students
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
361 reported students
Main Dunstable School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
359 reported students
Sunset Heights School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
356 reported students
Public schools near Bicentennial Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Searles School Elementary · Nashua School District | PK–05 | 256 | 0.9 mi |
| Main Dunstable School Elementary · Nashua School District | KG–05 | 359 | 2 mi |
| Sunset Heights School Elementary · Nashua School District | KG–05 | 356 | 2.1 mi |
| Fairgrounds Elementary School Elementary · Nashua School District | KG–05 | 445 | 2.2 mi |
| MicroSociety Academy Charter School Foundation Elementary · Charter · MicroSociety Academy Charter School Foundation | KG–08 | 303 | 2.7 mi |
| Swallow/Union School Elementary · Groton-Dunstable | KG–04 | 210 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bicentennial Elementary School
What grades does Bicentennial Elementary School serve?
Bicentennial Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Nashua School District.
How many students attend Bicentennial Elementary School?
Bicentennial Elementary School reported 481 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 291 New Hampshire elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 520 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bicentennial Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 481 students and 38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Hampshire median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bicentennial Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bicentennial Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Nashua School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bicentennial Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bicentennial Elementary School in?
Bicentennial Elementary School is part of Nashua School District, based in Nashua, NH, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bicentennial Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Searles School (0.9 mi), Main Dunstable School (2 mi), Sunset Heights School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.