Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairgrounds Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairgrounds Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fairgrounds Elementary School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairgrounds Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairgrounds Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
47%
8%
Black
4%
2%
White
37%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairgrounds Elementary School's ranking?
Fairgrounds Elementary School is ranked #409 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Fairgrounds Elementary School often compared to?
Fairgrounds Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Heights School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Fairgrounds Elementary School?
499 students attend Fairgrounds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Fairgrounds Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Fairgrounds Elementary School offer ?
Fairgrounds Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fairgrounds Elementary School part of?
Fairgrounds Elementary School is part of Nashua School District.
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