Elm Street Middle School

schools.nashua.edu/middle/elm

874 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Elm Street Middle School, located in the heart of Nashua, New Hampshire, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Nashua School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for high school success by emphasizing core subjects, literacy, and critical thinking skills while encouraging active participation in the broader school community.

Beyond the classroom, Elm Street Middle School promotes a well-rounded experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that cater to diverse student interests. The school places a high value on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. By utilizing modern educational resources and maintaining a focus on community engagement, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become responsible, life-long learners.

874

Total Students

88.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elm Street Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	473
Hispanic	276
Black	29
Asian	34
Two or More	62

White
473 (54.1 %)
Hispanic
276 (31.6 %)
Two or More
62 (7.1 %)
Asian
34 (3.9 %)
Black
29 (3.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Nashua School District
Phone:	(603)966-3900
Website:	http://schools.nashua.edu/middle/elm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	874
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 6 285

Grade 7 299

Grade 8 290