Nashua Elementary

Summary:

Nashua Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 328 students in grades K-5. As part of the North Kansas City 74 school district, Nashua Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Nashua Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the district and state on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of non-White students compared to nearby schools, is a strength, as Nashua is able to provide an excellent education to students from various racial and ethnic backgrounds. Additionally, Nashua Elementary has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, yet its low-income students still perform at a high level, ranking among the top elementary schools in Missouri for this subgroup.

When compared to nearby schools in the North Kansas City 74 district, Nashua Elementary stands out. Schools like Rising Hill Elementary and Bell Prairie Elementary also perform well, but Nashua maintains an edge in overall academic achievement. The school's higher spending per student, at $13,560 in 2021-2022, may contribute to its success, highlighting the importance of adequate funding and resources for schools.

Detail:

Public K-5

221 NE 114th St
Kansas City, MO 64155-1105

(816) 321-5160

District: North Kansas City 74

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,560

Students who attend Nashua Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Gateway 6th Grade Center
	New Mark Middle
High:	Staley High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 328

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.1%

Hispanic:

13.4%

Two or more races:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nashua Elementary ranks better than 95.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 21 ranked elementary schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.58. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.1%), Hispanic (13.4%), two or more races (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nashua Elementary is 13.3. 13 elementary schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Nashua Elementary employs 24.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nashua Elementary is $13,560, which is the 8^th highest among 21 elementary schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Nashua Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nashua Elementary 44^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Nashua Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

North Kansas City 74:

SchoolDigger ranks North Kansas City 74 120^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nashua Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Nashua Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	62.92	338^th	1074	68.5%
2007	73.16	199^th	1080	81.6%
2008	80.53	131^st	1084	87.9%
2009	73.52	212^th	1053	79.9%
2010	79.63	154^th	1066	85.6%
2011	69.86	273^rd	1088	74.9%
2012	82.44	112^th	1085	89.7%
2013	63.98	368^th	1108	66.8%
2014	75.82	203^rd	1089	81.4%
2015	89.51	61^st	1058	94.2%
2016	91.42	35^th	865	96.0%
2017	95.23	10^th	1032	99.0%
2018	96.76	6^th	1045	99.4%
2019	86.38	94^th	1052	91.1%
2021	87.58	85^th	901	90.6%
2022	89.95	60^th	908	93.4%
2023	92.58	44^th	898	95.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nashua Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	97.40	7^th	887	99.2%
2019	82.64	72^nd	907	92.1%

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Rank History for White students at Nashua Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	95.35	15^th	898	98.3%
2019	80.29	124^th	917	86.5%
2021	90.78	41^st	691	94.1%
2022	84.67	82^nd	675	87.9%
2023	91.64	36^th	673	94.7%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Monday, December 11, 2017

My daughter attends Kinder here and because of the small size and large aspirations for educadation, physical fitness, and the arts it could rival any private school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Nashua Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	211	211
1992	248	2	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	255
1993	268	2	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	276
1994	259	5	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	271
1995	281	3	1	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	299
1996	281	3	1	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	299
1997	295	3	3	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
1998	293	4	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
1999	293	3	2	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	314
2000	316	8	3	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	344
2001	314	5	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	331
2002	275	19	3	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	316
2003	275	19	3	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	316
2004	273	19	6	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	316
2005	283	23	8	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	331
2006	285	14	7	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	324
2007	287	19	5	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	336
2008	289	23	7	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	338
2009	317	28	7	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	382
2010	299	31	6	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	367
2011	283	20	0	41	2	1	11	0	358
2012	293	23	2	36	0	0	8	0	362
2013	285	25	2	38	0	0	14	0	364
2014	300	22	2	39	0	0	15	0	378
2015	309	18	2	32	0	0	13	0	374
2016	308	14	6	28	0	0	16	0	372
2017	339	15	9	31	0	0	20	0	414
2018	304	15	5	31	1	0	21	0	377
2019	313	21	6	36	1	0	29	0	406
2020	306	20	4	35	1	0	39	0	405
2021	259	29	5	39	1	0	36	0	369
2022	253	26	4	36	1	0	27	0	347
2023	220	28	3	44	1	0	32	0	328

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nashua Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	211	14.3	14.7	n/a
1992	255	14.7	17.3	2
1993	276	14.1	19.6	2.5
1994	271	14.4	18.8	2.2
1995	299	16.8	17.8	5.4
1996	299	16.8	17.8	5.4
1997	314	17.6	17.8	3.2
1998	315	17.2	18.3	1.6
1999	314	17.2	18.3	4.8
2000	344	17.2	20.0	6.7
2001	331	17.7	18.7	9.4
2002	316	20.0	15.8	8.9
2003	316	20.0	15.8	8.9
2004	316	19.0	16.6	12.3
2005	331	20.1	16.5	13
2006	324	21.2	15.3	12.7
2007	336	20.4	16.5	14
2008	338	23.4	14.4	16
2009	382	24.4	15.6	21.2
2010	367	23.5	15.5	18.8
2011	358	23.2	15.3	21.2
2012	362	22.8	15.8	24
2013	364	22.3	16.3	24.5
2014	378	21.0	17.9	22.2
2015	374	19.0	19.6	23.3
2016	372	19.0	19.5	21
2017	414	23.5	17.6	17.1
2018	377	23.5	16.0	20.2
2019	406	24.3	16.6	17
2020	405	24.0	16.8	17.5
2021	369	25.3	14.5	18.2
2022	347	26.2	13.2	15.9
2023	328	24.5	13.3	20.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nashua Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	211	14.3	14.7	n/a
1992	255	14.7	17.3	2
1993	276	14.1	19.6	2.5
1994	271	14.4	18.8	2.2
1995	299	16.8	17.8	5.4
1996	299	16.8	17.8	5.4
1997	314	17.6	17.8	3.2
1998	315	17.2	18.3	1.6
1999	314	17.2	18.3	4.8
2000	344	17.2	20.0	6.7
2001	331	17.7	18.7	9.4
2002	316	20.0	15.8	8.9
2003	316	20.0	15.8	8.9
2004	316	19.0	16.6	12.3
2005	331	20.1	16.5	13
2006	324	21.2	15.3	12.7
2007	336	20.4	16.5	14
2008	338	23.4	14.4	16
2009	382	24.4	15.6	21.2
2010	367	23.5	15.5	18.8
2011	358	23.2	15.3	21.2
2012	362	22.8	15.8	24
2013	364	22.3	16.3	24.5
2014	378	21.0	17.9	22.2
2015	374	19.0	19.6	23.3
2016	372	19.0	19.5	21
2017	414	23.5	17.6	17.1
2018	377	23.5	16.0	20.2
2019	406	24.3	16.6	17
2020	405	24.0	16.8	17.5
2021	369	25.3	14.5	18.2
2022	347	26.2	13.2	15.9
2023	328	24.5	13.3	20.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nashua Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$580 (5.2%)	$10,663 (94.8%)	$11,243
2020	$527 (4.8%)	$10,567 (95.2%)	$11,094
2021	$1,030 (8.4%)	$11,218 (91.6%)	$12,249
2022	$566 (4.2%)	$12,994 (95.8%)	$13,560

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nashua Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 94^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 44^th of 898 Elementary schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nashua Elementary)	67.1	60	7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Kansas City 74)	56	47.5	8.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nashua Elementary)	62.9	65.4	2.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Kansas City 74)	54.9	48	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nashua Elementary)	83.6	79.7	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Kansas City 74)	55.2	49.2	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nashua Elementary)	86.4	71.9	14.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Kansas City 74)	53.4	53.8	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nashua Elementary)	46.9	67.4	20.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Kansas City 74)	49.5	48.8	0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Nashua Elementary)	70.3	58.1	12.2%
5th Grade Science (North Kansas City 74)	47.4	45.8	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	406	328	19.2%
African American	21	28	33.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	36	44	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	313	220	29.7%
Two or More Races	29	32	10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17%	20.7%	3.7%

Schools Near Nashua Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nashua Elementary	Public	K-5	221 NE 114th St	Kansas City	64155	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5160	328	25	13.3	20.7%	220 (67.1%)	28 (8.5%)	44 (13.4%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.8%)	92.6	44^th of 898 public elementary schools	95.1%		89.9	60^th of 908 public elementary schools	93.4%	16	60.0	79.7	67.4		65.4	71.9		$13,560	$566	$12,994
Fox Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	545 NE 106 St	Kansas City	64155	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5090	587	36	16.3	38.8%	318 (54.2%)	96 (16.4%)	82 (14.0%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	80 (13.6%)	86.5	89^th of 898 public elementary schools	90.1%		79.9	156^th of 908 public elementary schools	82.8%	67	67.6	56.5	62.4	61.1	60.0	59.3	65.2	$13,437	$546	$12,892
Bell Prairie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 NE 108th St	Kansas City	64156	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5020	712	47	15.0	25.1%	422 (59.3%)	105 (14.7%)	92 (12.9%)	29 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	58 (8.1%)	86.9	86^th of 898 public elementary schools	90.4%		89.5	67^th of 908 public elementary schools	92.6%	19	53.0	61.3	75.2	68.0	55.3	62.5	71.7	$12,560	$557	$12,004
Barry School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 NW 87th Terr	Kansas City	64154	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(816) 436-9623	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Northview Elementary	Public	K-5	9201 N Indiana	Kansas City	64156	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5170	654	42	15.7	15.1%	456 (69.7%)	51 (7.8%)	59 (9.0%)	21 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (9.9%)	79.9	141^st of 898 public elementary schools	84.3%		85	104^th of 908 public elementary schools	88.5%	37	53.0	55.5	66.7	55.2	45.4	63.0	69.5	$12,517	$548	$11,969
Pathfinder Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1951 NW 87th Terr	Kansas City	64154	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 436-6670	602	43	13.8	32.4%	327 (54.3%)	121 (20.1%)	74 (12.3%)	22 (3.7%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.3%)	46 (7.6%)	52.1	433^rd of 898 public elementary schools	51.8%		52.5	432^nd of 908 public elementary schools	52.4%	1	35.8	36.1			42.9	54.1		$10,506	$364	$10,143
Gashland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	500 NE 83rd St	Kansas City	64118	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5100	230	15	15.5	40.0%	136 (59.1%)	21 (9.1%)	34 (14.8%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	33 (14.3%)								(n/a)								$13,364	$557	$12,807
Clardy Elementary	Public	K-5	8100 N Troost	Kansas City	64118	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5060	495	31	16.2	40.8%	286 (57.8%)	56 (11.3%)	77 (15.6%)	15 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	55 (11.1%)	71.9	220^th of 898 public elementary schools	75.5%		74.4	197^th of 908 public elementary schools	78.3%	23	48.6	52.0	46.9	49.3	54.0	52.8	54.0	$12,690	$580	$12,109
Tiffany Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	5301 NW Old Tiffany Springs Rd	Kansas City	64154	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4400	471	36	13.0	28.2%	258 (54.8%)	77 (16.3%)	69 (14.6%)	22 (4.7%)	3 (0.6%)	14 (3.0%)	28 (5.9%)	50.2	453^rd of 898 public elementary schools	49.6%		49.9	455^th of 908 public elementary schools	49.9%	2	35.1	46.8	31.4	33.8	41.9	46.8	45.2	$13,434	$950	$12,484
Rising Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7301 NE 108th St.	Kansas City	64157	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5370	380	29	12.9	37.6%	245 (64.5%)	42 (11.1%)	44 (11.6%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	44 (11.6%)	87.7	77^th of 898 public elementary schools	91.4%		93.3	34^th of 908 public elementary schools	96.3%	43	50.8	71.7	71.4	58.8	54.1	75.0	68.3	$13,052	$566	$12,486

Frequently Asked Questions about Nashua Elementary

Is Nashua Elementary a good school?

Yes! Nashua Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 44^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Nashua Elementary attend?

Students who attend Nashua Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gateway 6th Grade Center
Middle : New Mark Middle
High : Staley High

What is the racial makeup of Nashua Elementary?

Students at Nashua Elementary are 67% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 9% African American.

What district is Nashua Elementary in?

North Kansas City 74

How many students attend Nashua Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 328 students attended Nashua Elementary.

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