Dr. Norman W. Crisp School

schools.nashua.edu/drcrisp

385 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Norman W. Crisp School, located in Nashua, New Hampshire, serves as a public elementary school dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically engaging environment for its students. As part of the Nashua School District, the institution places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, character development, and creating a community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, ensuring that diverse student needs are met through a variety of instructional strategies and support services.

Beyond its core curriculum, Dr. Norman W. Crisp School prides itself on cultivating a positive school culture that emphasizes partnership between educators, families, and the wider Nashua community. The school utilizes its facilities and resources to provide a well-rounded experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. By focusing on both individual student achievement and a sense of collective belonging, the school aims to prepare its students for the transitions that lie ahead in their middle and high school years.

385

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Norman W. Crisp School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	175
Black	13
Asian	5
Two or More	52

Hispanic
175 (45.5 %)
White
140 (36.4 %)
Two or More
52 (13.5 %)
Black
13 (3.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)

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)966-2100
Website:	http://schools.nashua.edu/drcrisp
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 69

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 80