Bicentennial Elementary School

nsd-schools.nashua.edu/bicentennial

541 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bicentennial Elementary School is a public school located in Nashua, New Hampshire, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Nashua School District, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment. The school emphasizes core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, aiming to develop both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic program, Bicentennial Elementary is known for its commitment to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school actively encourages parent involvement through its PTO and various community-building events, which help cultivate an inclusive atmosphere. With its focus on personalized learning and character development, Bicentennial strives to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute positively to their local community.

541

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bicentennial Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	54
Black	15
Asian	167
Two or More	43

White
262 (48.4 %)
Asian
167 (30.9 %)
Hispanic
54 (10.0 %)
Two or More
43 (7.9 %)
Black
15 (2.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Nashua School District
Phone:	(603)966-1760
Website:	http://nsd-schools.nashua.edu/bicentennial
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 77