Sunset Heights School

schools.nashua.edu/sunset

355 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Heights School is a public elementary school located in Nashua, New Hampshire, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Nashua School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure that every student has the resources and encouragement needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond core academics, Sunset Heights focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates technology, social-emotional learning, and inclusive practices. By promoting a culture of respect and curiosity, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future transitions to middle school and beyond. Families interested in learning more about specific curriculum highlights, upcoming school events, or district policies can find detailed information through the school’s official website.

355

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Heights School
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	83
Black	11
Asian	24
Two or More	32

White
205 (57.7 %)
Hispanic
83 (23.4 %)
Two or More
32 (9.0 %)
Asian
24 (6.8 %)
Black
11 (3.1 %)

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)966-3680
Website:	http://schools.nashua.edu/sunset
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 62

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 55