New Searles School

schools.nashua.edu/newsearles

307 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

New Searles Elementary School, located in Nashua, New Hampshire, is a public school dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, blending rigorous academic standards with social-emotional learning to ensure that students are not only prepared for future academic success but are also developing as well-rounded, empathetic individuals. By maintaining a strong focus on community engagement, the school creates a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Nashua neighborhood.

The school's curriculum is designed to encourage curiosity and critical thinking, utilizing modern educational resources to meet the unique needs of every learner. Beyond core academic subjects, New Searles provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities that promote creativity, physical health, and teamwork. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school strives to provide a safe and encouraging environment where all students feel empowered to reach their full potential.

307

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Searles School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	57
Black	7
Asian	18
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	2

White
203 (66.1 %)
Hispanic
57 (18.6 %)
Two or More
20 (6.5 %)
Asian
18 (5.9 %)
Black
7 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)

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)966-3620
Website:	http://schools.nashua.edu/newsearles
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 73

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 44