Fairgrounds Elementary School

schools.nashua.edu/fairgrounds

500 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fairgrounds Elementary School, located on Blanchard Street in Nashua, New Hampshire, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Nashua School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. By providing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors while cultivating a sense of community and civic responsibility.

The school benefits from its place within a larger educational campus, sharing its general vicinity with Fairgrounds Middle School, which facilitates a sense of continuity for students as they progress through the district. With a focus on inclusive practices and modern pedagogical strategies, Fairgrounds Elementary integrates various resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic initiatives on their official district website, which serves as a central hub for school-home communication.

500

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairgrounds Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	230
Black	14
Asian	12
Two or More	47

Hispanic
230 (46.0 %)
White
197 (39.4 %)
Two or More
47 (9.4 %)
Black
14 (2.8 %)
Asian
12 (2.4 %)

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)966-2220
Website:	http://schools.nashua.edu/fairgrounds
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 80

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 72