Main Dunstable School

schools.nashua.edu/dunstable

416 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Main Dunstable School, located at 20 Whitford Road in Nashua, New Hampshire, is a public elementary school serving students in the local community. As part of the Nashua School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging students to explore their interests, think critically, and develop foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school places a strong value on community involvement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. Through various programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a dedicated teaching staff, Main Dunstable School strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel safe and motivated to learn. By providing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

416

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Main Dunstable School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	43
Black	7
Asian	85
Two or More	30

White
251 (60.3 %)
Asian
85 (20.4 %)
Hispanic
43 (10.3 %)
Two or More
30 (7.2 %)
Black
7 (1.7 %)

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)966-2320
Website:	http://schools.nashua.edu/dunstable
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 71