Bicentennial Elementary School

Summary:

Bicentennial Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nashua, New Hampshire, serving 541 students in grades PK-5 and consistently outperforming the Nashua School District and the state of New Hampshire in academic assessments.

Bicentennial Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of New Hampshire elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, 72% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 34% for the district and 41% for the state, and 64% were proficient or better in Reading, compared to 44% for the district and 53% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, ranking 2nd out of 6 New Hampshire elementary schools for Asian students and 3rd out of 71 for special education students.

Compared to nearby schools like Broad Street Elementary School and Mt. Pleasant School, Bicentennial Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution. Its diverse student population, with a significant Asian and Hispanic representation, is not reflected in the nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. The school's small student-teacher ratio and relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients may be contributing factors to its academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 296 E. Dunstable Rd.
       Nashua, NH  03062-2396


(603) 966-1760

District: Nashua School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
39th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,875 Help


Students who attend Bicentennial Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fairgrounds Middle School
High:    Nashua High School South

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  541

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.4%
Asian:
30.9%
Hispanic:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bicentennial Elementary School ranks better than 83.3% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 2nd among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Nashua School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Bicentennial Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Nashua School District. Racial makeup is: White (48.4%), Asian (30.9%), Hispanic (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Nashua School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bicentennial Elementary School is 13.5, which is the highest among 12 elementary schools in the Nashua School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bicentennial Elementary School is $11,875, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the Nashua School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bicentennial Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bicentennial Elementary School 39th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Bicentennial Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Nashua School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nashua School District 114th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bicentennial Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bicentennial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.36 17th 238 92.9%
2007 80.95 33rd 237 86.1%
2008 84.53 21st 236 91.1%
2009 85.16 16th 240 93.3%
2010 86.87 9th 242 96.3%
2011 82.35 25th 237 89.5%
2012 85.95 14th 241 94.2%
2013 87.18 9th 241 96.3%
2014 84.79 17th 242 93.0%
2015 88.65 9th 206 95.6%
2016 74.28 49th 244 79.9%
2017 81.71 25th 229 89.1%
2018 70.60 56th 231 75.8%
2019 76.23 39th 231 83.1%
2021 79.00 31st 211 85.3%
2022 69.12 64th 233 72.5%
2023 80.75 34th 237 85.7%
2024 79.51 39th 234 83.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bicentennial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.77 39th 52 25.0%
2023 69.09 22nd 70 68.6%
2024 92.70 3rd 71 95.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Bicentennial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.12 35th 190 81.6%
2019 71.90 38th 192 80.2%
2021 87.26 14th 160 91.3%
2022 63.53 68th 187 63.6%
2023 73.89 36th 193 81.3%
2024 79.75 27th 187 85.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Bicentennial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.56 47th 195 75.9%
2019 78.38 29th 195 85.1%
2021 67.81 48th 168 71.4%
2022 69.73 49th 194 74.7%
2023 83.09 25th 199 87.4%
2024 78.17 34th 193 82.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bicentennial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.65 2nd 3 33.3%
2023 73.40 1st 4 75.0%
2024 73.29 2nd 6 66.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bicentennial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.18 9th 19 52.6%
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Rank History for White students at Bicentennial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.60 93rd 227 59.0%
2019 59.00 90th 229 60.7%
2021 48.33 114th 209 45.5%
2022 56.48 97th 229 57.6%
2023 74.58 49th 233 79.0%
2024 80.28 31st 228 86.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of 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.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, October 8, 2012

Open Quote Both of my children attend this school, we relocated here from the west coast and have found this school to warm and welcoming. The curriculum is innovative and has maintained the level of high standards we had become accustom to in the Microsoft pocket of WA. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 14, 2009

Open Quote I only wish my child would be allowed to attend. I hate the Nashua School District Administration; in spite of the failings of this bloated department Nashua has some excellent teachers. And Bicentennial must have one outstanding in house administration team to thrive in the cesspool that NSDA fosters on this district. Why one school only can be well run has a lot to say about the lack of worth for the district administration. They should all be fired! Yes Fired, forget stability when working with a failing system... We could have a great district, if only the teachers can get out from under incompetent, overpaid administrative bloat. New teachers could be hired, and the other schools outstanding maintenance issues cleaned up easily with the savings! Here is something else disturbing, where is the lowest ranked school? It shares a parking lot with the Nashua School District Office. If parents had any say that building would be subleased to make money for the district and the current NSDA staff put on the street with no further pay! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bicentennial Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 667 18 33 9 2 n/a n/a 0 729
1991 659 18 37 8 1 n/a n/a 0 723
1992 695 26 38 8 0 n/a n/a 0 767
1993 709 29 46 9 0 n/a n/a 0 793
1994 712 33 51 14 0 n/a n/a 0 810
1995 743 19 62 24 3 n/a n/a 0 851
1996 743 19 62 24 3 n/a n/a 0 851
1997 744 23 66 19 3 n/a n/a 0 855
1998 715 17 73 27 4 n/a n/a 0 836
1999 713 19 78 33 3 n/a n/a 0 846
2000 664 21 84 29 0 n/a n/a 0 798
2001 682 25 87 28 0 n/a n/a 0 822
2002 672 38 113 41 5 n/a n/a 0 869
2003 672 38 113 41 5 n/a n/a 0 869
2004 628 37 123 40 1 n/a n/a 0 829
2005 497 24 111 34 2 n/a n/a 0 668
2006 475 23 117 28 2 n/a n/a 0 645
2007 438 25 141 35 2 n/a n/a 0 641
2008 430 19 154 32 2 n/a n/a 0 637
2009 395 19 177 31 1 n/a n/a 0 623
2010 397 23 205 30 1 0 0 0 656
2011 396 24 197 42 1 0 0 0 660
2012 389 19 201 39 1 0 4 0 653
2013 380 18 204 31 2 1 10 0 646
2014 356 23 205 26 2 0 12 0 624
2015 335 19 216 28 1 0 18 0 617
2016 338 21 224 38 0 0 25 0 646
2017 312 21 224 26 0 0 27 0 610
2018 296 21 244 35 0 0 21 0 617
2019 286 18 249 41 1 0 25 0 620
2020 265 9 227 40 1 0 27 0 569
2021 200 9 183 37 0 0 29 0 458
2022 234 11 190 44 0 0 41 0 520
2023 262 15 167 54 0 0 43 0 541

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 Bicentennial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 729 41.0 17.7 4.1
1991 723 28.0 25.8 2.8
1992 767 29.0 26.4 4.4
1993 793 31.0 25.6 7.8
1994 810 32.0 25.3 9.4
1995 851 40.5 21.0 10.2
1996 851 40.5 21.0 10.2
1997 855 40.5 21.1 10.6
1998 836 40.5 20.6 8.6
1999 846 39.0 21.7 8.3
2000 798 40.5 19.7 13.8
2001 822 42.0 19.6 12.9
2002 869 42.5 20.4 14.2
2003 869 42.5 20.4 14.2
2004 829 42.5 19.5 15.2
2005 668 38.5 17.4 12.7
2006 645 36.0 17.9 11
2007 641 34.9 18.4 13.1
2008 637 36.0 17.7 8.5
2009 623 35.4 17.6 7.5
2010 656 33.4 19.6 7.3
2011 660 33.9 19.4 10.8
2012 653 35.4 18.4 10.1
2013 646 35.5 18.1 12.5
2014 624 35.0 17.8 11.9
2015 617 35.0 17.6 12.3
2016 646 35.0 18.4 12.8
2017 610 35.0 17.4 10
2018 617 38.0 16.2 9.2
2019 620 37.0 16.7 10
2020 569 38.2 14.8 10
2021 458 39.0 11.7 6.6
2022 520 38.0 13.6 11.2
2023 541 40.0 13.5 14.2

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 Bicentennial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 729 41.0 17.7 4.1
1991 723 28.0 25.8 2.8
1992 767 29.0 26.4 4.4
1993 793 31.0 25.6 7.8
1994 810 32.0 25.3 9.4
1995 851 40.5 21.0 10.2
1996 851 40.5 21.0 10.2
1997 855 40.5 21.1 10.6
1998 836 40.5 20.6 8.6
1999 846 39.0 21.7 8.3
2000 798 40.5 19.7 13.8
2001 822 42.0 19.6 12.9
2002 869 42.5 20.4 14.2
2003 869 42.5 20.4 14.2
2004 829 42.5 19.5 15.2
2005 668 38.5 17.4 12.7
2006 645 36.0 17.9 11
2007 641 34.9 18.4 13.1
2008 637 36.0 17.7 8.5
2009 623 35.4 17.6 7.5
2010 656 33.4 19.6 7.3
2011 660 33.9 19.4 10.8
2012 653 35.4 18.4 10.1
2013 646 35.5 18.1 12.5
2014 624 35.0 17.8 11.9
2015 617 35.0 17.6 12.3
2016 646 35.0 18.4 12.8
2017 610 35.0 17.4 10
2018 617 38.0 16.2 9.2
2019 620 37.0 16.7 10
2020 569 38.2 14.8 10
2021 458 39.0 11.7 6.6
2022 520 38.0 13.6 11.2
2023 541 40.0 13.5 14.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bicentennial Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,874

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bicentennial Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 39th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 34th of 237 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bicentennial Elementary School)7370
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nashua School District)5549
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Bicentennial Elementary School)5751
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nashua School District)4540
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bicentennial Elementary School)6770
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nashua School District)4642
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Bicentennial Elementary School)6461
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Nashua School District)4743
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bicentennial Elementary School)6268
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nashua School District)4435
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Bicentennial Elementary School)7876
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Nashua School District)5344
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Bicentennial Elementary School)5149
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Nashua School District)3426
 8%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Bicentennial Elementary School)6769
 2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nashua School District)3934
 5%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Bicentennial Elementary School)6763
 4%
   All Grades Reading (Nashua School District)4642
 4%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Bicentennial Elementary School)5149
 2%
   All Grades Science (Nashua School District)3027
 3%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students620541
 12.7%
African American1815
 16.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian249167
 32.9%
Hispanic4154
 31.7%
Pacific Islander00
White286262
 8.4%
Two or More Races2543
 72%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10%14.2%
 4.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bicentennial Elementary School

Students who attend Bicentennial Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fairgrounds Middle School
High : Nashua High School South

In the 2022-23 school year, 541 students attended Bicentennial Elementary School.

Students at Bicentennial Elementary School are 48% White, 31% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Bicentennial Elementary School ranks 39th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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