Main Dunstable School

20 Whitford Rd.
Nashua, NH 03062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Main Dunstable School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in NH
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Main Dunstable School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Main Dunstable School's student population of 360 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
360 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Main Dunstable School ranks within the top 20% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Main Dunstable School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (NH)
#87 out of 457 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Main Dunstable School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Main Dunstable School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Main Dunstable School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Main Dunstable School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
21%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Main Dunstable School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Main Dunstable School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Main Dunstable School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
82%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Main Dunstable School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Main Dunstable School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Main Dunstable School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Main Dunstable School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Main Dunstable School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Main Dunstable School's ranking?
Main Dunstable School is ranked #87 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Main Dunstable School often compared to?
Main Dunstable Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bicentennial Elementary School, New Searles School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Main Dunstable School?
360 students attend Main Dunstable School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Main Dunstable School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Main Dunstable School?
Main Dunstable School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Main Dunstable School offer ?
Main Dunstable School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Main Dunstable School part of?
Main Dunstable School is part of Nashua School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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